SWIFT/BIC code GDBKCN22SJB
GDBKCN22SJB belongs to China Guangfa Bank Co., LTD (Formerly Known AS Guangdong Development Bank) in Shijiazhuang, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GDBKCN22SJB |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GDBKCN22 |
| Branch code | SJB |
| Bank | China Guangfa Bank Co., LTD (Formerly Known AS Guangdong Development Bank) |
| Branch | Shijiazhuang Branch |
| City | Shijiazhuang |
| Country | China |
How the China Guangfa Bank Co., LTD (Formerly Known AS Guangdong Development Bank) SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- SJB 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 code GDBKCN22SJB?
The code GDBKCN22SJB belongs to Shijiazhuang Branch, a unit of China Guangfa Bank Co., LTD (Formerly Known AS Guangdong Development Bank) in Shijiazhuang, China. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of GDBKCN22SJB stand for?
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 SJB is the code of the branch Shijiazhuang 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).
Can I use GDBKCN22 instead of GDBKCN22SJB?
GDBKCN22 points to the head office of China Guangfa Bank Co., LTD (Formerly Known AS Guangdong Development Bank), while GDBKCN22SJB points to Shijiazhuang Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention GDBKCN22SJB.
How long does a transfer to China Guangfa Bank Co., LTD (Formerly Known AS Guangdong Development Bank) take in China?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker 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 GDBKCN22SJB, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. China is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.