PCBCLULL — CHINA CONSTRUCTION BANK (EUROPE) S.A.
PCBCLULL is the SWIFT/BIC code for CHINA CONSTRUCTION BANK (EUROPE) S.A. in LUXEMBOURG, Luxembourg — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
PCBCLULL is the SWIFT/BIC code for CHINA CONSTRUCTION BANK (EUROPE) S.A. in LUXEMBOURG, Luxembourg. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | CHINA CONSTRUCTION BANK (EUROPE) S.A. |
| Country | Luxembourg (LU) |
| Location Code | LL |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code PCBCLULL belong to?
The SWIFT code PCBCLULL identifies CHINA CONSTRUCTION BANK (EUROPE) S.A. in LUXEMBOURG, Luxembourg. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code PCBCLULL mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of PCBCLULL are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (PCBC) represent the bank code for CHINA CONSTRUCTION BANK (EUROPE) S.A.; characters 5-6 (LU) indicate the country code for Luxembourg; characters 7-8 (LL) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code PCBCLULL active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) PCBCLULL is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters 'LL' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code PCBCLULL instead of PCBCLULL?
Yes. The 8-character code PCBCLULL represents the primary headquarters of CHINA CONSTRUCTION BANK (EUROPE) S.A.. The 11-character code PCBCLULL targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to PCBCLULL (or PCBCLULLXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to PCBCLULL?
The physical address registered for PCBCLULL is: 1, BOULEVARD ROYAL, L-2449, LUXEMBOURG, Luxembourg. Verify this address matches your recipient's branch details before initiating a transaction.
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).