Question 1

What is the SWIFT code for China Construction Bank (Europe) S.A.?

Accepted Answer

The SWIFT/BIC code for China Construction Bank (Europe) S.A. is PCBCLULL. This 8-character code identifies the bank in international wire transfers and is registered with SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication).

Question 2

How do I send an international wire transfer to China Construction Bank (Europe) S.A.?

Accepted Answer

To send money internationally to China Construction Bank (Europe) S.A., provide your bank with the SWIFT/BIC code PCBCLULL (Luxembourg, Luxembourg) along with the recipient's full IBAN. Your bank will route the transfer via the SWIFT network.

Question 3

Is China Construction Bank (Europe) S.A. a SEPA member?

Accepted Answer

Yes, China Construction Bank (Europe) S.A. is a SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area) member. Euro transfers within the SEPA zone can be processed as fast, low-cost SEPA Credit Transfers using the recipient's IBAN — no SWIFT fees required for intra-SEPA payments.

Question 4

What does the BIC code PCBCLULL mean?

Accepted Answer

In the BIC code PCBCLULL: "PCBC" is the institution code identifying China Construction Bank (Europe) S.A., "LU" is the ISO 3166-1 country code for Luxembourg, and "LL" is the location code indicating the bank's city or timezone zone.

Question 5

Who owns China Construction Bank (Europe) S.A.?

Accepted Answer

China Construction Bank (Europe) S.A. is owned by China Construction Bank Corporation, a banking group based in China. China Construction Bank (Europe) S.A. is registered in Luxembourg as a local entity, while its ultimate ownership sits with the parent group in China.

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