SWIFT/BIC code GDBKCN22FS1
GDBKCN22FS1 belongs to China Guangfa Bank Co., LTD (Formerly Known AS Guangdong Development Bank) in Foshan, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GDBKCN22FS1 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GDBKCN22 |
| Branch code | FS1 |
| Bank | China Guangfa Bank Co., LTD (Formerly Known AS Guangdong Development Bank) |
| Branch | Foshan Branch |
| City | Foshan |
| Country | China |
How the China Guangfa Bank Co., LTD (Formerly Known AS Guangdong Development Bank) SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- GDBK Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CN Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 22 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- FS1 Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
Which branch uses SWIFT code GDBKCN22FS1?
GDBKCN22FS1 identifies Foshan Branch, part of China Guangfa Bank Co., LTD (Formerly Known AS Guangdong Development Bank) in Foshan, China. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to China Guangfa Bank Co., LTD (Formerly Known AS Guangdong Development Bank) in China?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Chinese Yuan with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I enter GDBKCN22FS1 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check GDBKCN22FS1 against the details from China Guangfa Bank Co., LTD (Formerly Known AS Guangdong Development Bank) before sending.
What do the letters in GDBKCN22FS1 mean?
GDBK is the institution code of China Guangfa Bank Co., LTD (Formerly Known AS Guangdong Development Bank), CN is the ISO code of China, 22 is the code for the city or region and FS1 is the code of the department Foshan Branch.
What do I need to send money to an account at China Guangfa Bank Co., LTD (Formerly Known AS Guangdong Development Bank)?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code GDBKCN22FS1, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. China uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Can I use GDBKCN22 instead of GDBKCN22FS1?
GDBKCN22 points to the main office of China Guangfa Bank Co., LTD (Formerly Known AS Guangdong Development Bank), while GDBKCN22FS1 points to Foshan Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use GDBKCN22FS1 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.