PCBCGB2B — CHINA CONSTRUCTION BANK CORPORATION LONDON BRANCH
PCBCGB2B is the SWIFT/BIC code for CHINA CONSTRUCTION BANK CORPORATION LONDON BRANCH in LONDON, United Kingdom — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
PCBCGB2B is the SWIFT/BIC code for CHINA CONSTRUCTION BANK CORPORATION LONDON BRANCH in LONDON, United Kingdom. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | CHINA CONSTRUCTION BANK CORPORATION LONDON BRANCH |
| Country | United Kingdom (GB) |
| Location Code | 2B |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code PCBCGB2B belong to?
The SWIFT code PCBCGB2B identifies CHINA CONSTRUCTION BANK CORPORATION LONDON BRANCH in LONDON, United Kingdom. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code PCBCGB2B mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of PCBCGB2B are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (PCBC) represent the bank code for CHINA CONSTRUCTION BANK CORPORATION LONDON BRANCH; characters 5-6 (GB) indicate the country code for United Kingdom; characters 7-8 (2B) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code PCBCGB2B active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) PCBCGB2B is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters '2B' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code PCBCGB2B instead of PCBCGB2B?
Yes. The 8-character code PCBCGB2B represents the primary headquarters of CHINA CONSTRUCTION BANK CORPORATION LONDON BRANCH. The 11-character code PCBCGB2B targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to PCBCGB2B (or PCBCGB2BXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to PCBCGB2B?
The physical address registered for PCBCGB2B is: 111 OLD BROAD STREET, EC2N 1AP, LONDON, United Kingdom. Verify this address matches your recipient's branch details before initiating a transaction.
What routing networks operate with the PCBCGB2B code in United Kingdom?
The SWIFT code PCBCGB2B is used for international inbound wire transfers in the United Kingdom. Domestic GBP clearings route via BACS, CHAPS and Faster Payments rather than SWIFT.
Sources & References
- 🌐 ISO 9362: The official standard defining the Business Identifier Code (BIC) format guidelines.
- 🏢 SWIFT Registration Authority: The organization designated by ISO to register and publish BICs (swift.com).