SWIFT/BIC code GDBKCN22FT1
GDBKCN22FT1 belongs to China Guangfa Bank Co., LTD (Formerly Known AS Guangdong Development Bank) in Shanghai, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GDBKCN22FT1 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GDBKCN22 |
| Branch code | FT1 |
| Bank | China Guangfa Bank Co., LTD (Formerly Known AS Guangdong Development Bank) |
| Branch | Ftu Shanghai Branch |
| City | Shanghai |
| Country | China |
The way 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.
- FT1 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code GDBKCN22FT1?
GDBKCN22FT1 identifies Ftu Shanghai Branch, a branch or department of China Guangfa Bank Co., LTD (Formerly Known AS Guangdong Development Bank) in Shanghai, China. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Does China Guangfa Bank Co., LTD (Formerly Known AS Guangdong Development Bank) have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 61 SWIFT/BIC codes for China Guangfa Bank Co., LTD (Formerly Known AS Guangdong Development Bank) in China, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of China Guangfa Bank Co., LTD (Formerly Known AS Guangdong Development Bank).
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 GDBKCN22FT1, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. China is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
How long does it take to send money to China Guangfa Bank Co., LTD (Formerly Known AS Guangdong Development Bank) in China?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Can I use GDBKCN22 instead of GDBKCN22FT1?
GDBKCN22 points to the head office of China Guangfa Bank Co., LTD (Formerly Known AS Guangdong Development Bank), while GDBKCN22FT1 points to Ftu Shanghai Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use GDBKCN22FT1 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to China Guangfa Bank Co., LTD (Formerly Known AS Guangdong Development Bank)?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Chinese Yuan with transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.