SWIFT/BIC code GDBKCN22QZB
GDBKCN22QZB belongs to China Guangfa Bank Co., LTD (Formerly Known AS Guangdong Development Bank) in Quanzhou, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GDBKCN22QZB |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GDBKCN22 |
| Branch code | QZB |
| Bank | China Guangfa Bank Co., LTD (Formerly Known AS Guangdong Development Bank) |
| Branch | — |
| City | Quanzhou |
| Country | China |
The way 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.
- QZB 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 BIC GDBKCN22QZB?
GDBKCN22QZB is the SWIFT/BIC code of China Guangfa Bank Co., LTD (Formerly Known AS Guangdong Development Bank), part of China Guangfa Bank Co., LTD (Formerly Known AS Guangdong Development Bank) in Quanzhou, 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 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, 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 the letters in GDBKCN22QZB mean?
GDBK is the institution code of China Guangfa Bank Co., LTD (Formerly Known AS Guangdong Development Bank), CN stands for China, 22 is the location code and QZB identifies the department China Guangfa Bank Co., LTD (Formerly Known AS Guangdong Development Bank).
How long does a transfer to China Guangfa Bank Co., LTD (Formerly Known AS Guangdong Development Bank) take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Can I use GDBKCN22 instead of GDBKCN22QZB?
GDBKCN22 points to the main office of China Guangfa Bank Co., LTD (Formerly Known AS Guangdong Development Bank), while GDBKCN22QZB is China Guangfa Bank Co., LTD (Formerly Known AS Guangdong Development Bank). For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention GDBKCN22QZB.
What is the cheapest way to send money to China Guangfa Bank Co., LTD (Formerly Known AS Guangdong Development Bank) in China?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Chinese Yuan with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.