SWIFT/BIC Code for
China Construction Bank Corporation, Sydney Branch
PCBCAUSX
8-character head-office code · works for all branches
Code Breakdown
PCBC
Bank Code
AU
Country
Australia
SX
Location
PCBCAUSX has no branch code, so it is the head-office (primary) BIC for China Construction Bank Corporation, Sydney Branch — the code international senders use for transfers to any of the bank's branches.
8 vs 11 Characters — Which Do You Use?
SWIFT codes come in two lengths. An 8-character code (like PCBCAUSX) identifies the bank's head office and covers all of its branches. An 11-character code adds a three-letter branch suffix that points to one specific office.
A common suffix is XXX, which simply means “head office” — so PCBCAUSX and PCBCAUSXXXX are equivalent.
In short: for almost all international transfers to China Construction Bank Corporation, Sydney Branch, the 8-character code PCBCAUSX is the right one to give the sender.
You don’t need an IBAN to send money to Australia
Australia does not use the IBAN system. For an incoming international transfer to China Construction Bank Corporation, Sydney Branch, the sender needs:
- • SWIFT/BIC: PCBCAUSX
- • BSB number: the recipient’s (e.g. 888-000)
- • Account number: the recipient’s
- • Recipient’s full name and address
Bank Information
- Institution
- China Construction Bank Corporation, Sydney Branch
- SWIFT/BIC Code
- PCBCAUSX
- Country
- Australia
- BSB range(s)
- 888
- Branches in BSBFinder
- 1
- Head-office BSB
- 888-000
China Construction Bank Corporation, Sydney Branch BSB Numbers
China Construction Bank Corporation, Sydney Branch has 1 active BSB number in the AusPayNet register, across the 888 range. The head-office BSB is 888-000.
When Do You Need This SWIFT Code?
You need the SWIFT code PCBCAUSX when:
- Receiving an international wire transfer into your China Construction Bank Corporation, Sydney Branch account from overseas
- Someone abroad needs to send you money — give them this SWIFT code along with your BSB and account number
- Setting up an international direct debit or recurring payment from an overseas account
For domestic transfers within Australia, you only need your BSB number and account number — no SWIFT code is required.
Learn more in our guide: BSB vs SWIFT Code: What's the Difference?
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SWIFT code for China Construction Bank Corporation, Sydney Branch? ▾
The SWIFT/BIC code for China Construction Bank Corporation, Sydney Branch is PCBCAUSX.
Do I need a BSB as well as PCBCAUSX for an international transfer? ▾
Yes. PCBCAUSX identifies China Construction Bank Corporation, Sydney Branch internationally, but the sender also needs your BSB and account number to credit the correct account. Australia does not use IBANs.
Is PCBCAUSX the same for all China Construction Bank Corporation, Sydney Branch branches? ▾
For most international transfers, yes. PCBCAUSX is the 8-character head-office code for China Construction Bank Corporation, Sydney Branch and works across its branches. Some transfers may use an 11-character code ending in a branch suffix, but the 8-character code is accepted in the large majority of cases.
How long does an international transfer to China Construction Bank Corporation, Sydney Branch take? ▾
International SWIFT transfers to Australia typically take 1–5 business days depending on the sending bank, the currency, and any intermediary banks involved. Transfers sent after the receiving bank's daily cut-off are processed the next business day.