SWIFT/BIC code GDBKCN22HH1

GDBKCN22HH1 belongs to China Guangfa Bank Co., LTD (Formerly Known AS Guangdong Development Bank) in Hangzhou, China.

GDBKCN22HH1

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeGDBKCN22HH1
8-character codeGDBKCN22
Branch codeHH1
BankChina Guangfa Bank Co., LTD (Formerly Known AS Guangdong Development Bank)
BranchHangzhou Branch
CityHangzhou
CountryChina

How the China Guangfa Bank Co., LTD (Formerly Known AS Guangdong Development Bank) SWIFT/BIC is structured

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.
HH1 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 bank is behind SWIFT code GDBKCN22HH1?

The code GDBKCN22HH1 belongs to Hangzhou Branch, a unit of China Guangfa Bank Co., LTD (Formerly Known AS Guangdong Development Bank) in Hangzhou, China. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Does China Guangfa Bank Co., LTD (Formerly Known AS Guangdong Development Bank) have more 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. You can see them all on the bank page.

How long does a transfer to China Guangfa Bank Co., LTD (Formerly Known AS Guangdong Development Bank) take?

An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.

Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at China Guangfa Bank Co., LTD (Formerly Known AS Guangdong Development Bank)?

You need the SWIFT/BIC code GDBKCN22HH1, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. China is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.

What is the best way to send money to China Guangfa Bank Co., LTD (Formerly Known AS Guangdong Development Bank) in China?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Chinese Yuan with specialist providers before you send.

Can I use GDBKCN22 instead of GDBKCN22HH1?

GDBKCN22 points to the head office of China Guangfa Bank Co., LTD (Formerly Known AS Guangdong Development Bank), while GDBKCN22HH1 points to Hangzhou Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention GDBKCN22HH1.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.