SWIFT Code PBOCCNBJ — PEOPLE'S BANK OF CHINA, THE/SAFE, BEIJING

About SWIFT Code PBOCCNBJ — PEOPLE'S BANK OF CHINA, THE/SAFE, BEIJING

SWIFT code PBOCCNBJ is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for PEOPLE'S BANK OF CHINA, THE/SAFE in BEIJING, China. Standardised under ISO 9362 and maintained by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), this code is used exclusively for cross-border wire transfers and is recognised by financial institutions in over 200 countries.

This code must be provided to the sender when receiving money from abroad, and is required by PEOPLE'S BANK OF CHINA, THE/SAFE for all outward international remittances from BEIJING. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code PBOCCNBJ

The code PBOCCNBJ follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code PBOCCNBJ

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your PEOPLE'S BANK OF CHINA, THE/SAFE account in BEIJING, share SWIFT code PBOCCNBJ with the sender along with your full account number, your name as on the account, and the branch address.

NRI Remittances

Non-Resident Indians sending money to NRO/NRE accounts at PEOPLE'S BANK OF CHINA, THE/SAFE, BEIJING must provide SWIFT code PBOCCNBJ. Major remittance platforms — including Wise, Remitly, Western Union, and MoneyGram — use this code to route transfers accurately.

Trade Finance and Foreign Payments

Importers and exporters using PEOPLE'S BANK OF CHINA, THE/SAFE in BEIJING rely on SWIFT code PBOCCNBJ for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for PEOPLE'S BANK OF CHINA, THE/SAFE →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for PEOPLE'S BANK OF CHINA, THE/SAFE →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for PEOPLE'S BANK OF CHINA, THE/SAFE →

How SWIFT Code PBOCCNBJ Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code PBOCCNBJ and account number to their bank.
2. Validation: The sending bank validates the BIC against the SWIFT registry.
3. Routing: An MT103 SWIFT message is transmitted through the network to PEOPLE'S BANK OF CHINA, THE/SAFE.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: PEOPLE'S BANK OF CHINA, THE/SAFE receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code PBOCCNBJ

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter PBOCCNBJ uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for BEIJING only.
• Truncating to 8 characters — When 11 characters are required, always use the full code.
• Using SWIFT for domestic transfers — Use the IFSC code for any transfer within China.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm PBOCCNBJ directly with PEOPLE'S BANK OF CHINA, THE/SAFE's BEIJING branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.