SWIFT/BIC code PSBCCNBJ443
PSBCCNBJ443 belongs to Postal Savings Bank of China in Shenzhen, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PSBCCNBJ443 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PSBCCNBJ |
| Branch code | 443 |
| Bank | Postal Savings Bank of China |
| Branch | Shenzhen Branch |
| City | Shenzhen |
| Country | China |
How the Postal Savings Bank of China SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- PSBC Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CN Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- BJ Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 443 Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
Which branch uses SWIFT code PSBCCNBJ443?
PSBCCNBJ443 identifies Shenzhen Branch, a unit of Postal Savings Bank of China in Shenzhen, China. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in PSBCCNBJ443 mean?
PSBC is the bank code of Postal Savings Bank of China, CN is the ISO code of China, BJ is the code for the city or region and 443 is the code of the branch Shenzhen Branch.
How long does a transfer to Postal Savings Bank of China take in China?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What do I need to send money to an account at Postal Savings Bank of China?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code PSBCCNBJ443, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. China is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Can I use PSBCCNBJ instead of PSBCCNBJ443?
PSBCCNBJ points to the main office of Postal Savings Bank of China, while PSBCCNBJ443 is Shenzhen Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PSBCCNBJ443.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Postal Savings Bank of China in China?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Chinese Yuan with transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.