SWIFT/BIC code GDBKCN22ST3

GDBKCN22ST3 belongs to China Guangfa Bank Co., LTD (Formerly Known AS Guangdong Development Bank) in Guangdong, China.

GDBKCN22ST3

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeGDBKCN22ST3
8-character codeGDBKCN22
Branch codeST3
BankChina Guangfa Bank Co., LTD (Formerly Known AS Guangdong Development Bank)
BranchChenghai Subbranch
CityGuangdong
CountryChina

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.
ST3 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 GDBKCN22ST3?

The code GDBKCN22ST3 belongs to Chenghai Subbranch, a unit of China Guangfa Bank Co., LTD (Formerly Known AS Guangdong Development Bank) in Guangdong, China. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use GDBKCN22 instead of GDBKCN22ST3?

GDBKCN22 is the main office of China Guangfa Bank Co., LTD (Formerly Known AS Guangdong Development Bank), while GDBKCN22ST3 is Chenghai Subbranch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention GDBKCN22ST3.

What happens if I enter GDBKCN22ST3 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check GDBKCN22ST3 against the details from China Guangfa Bank Co., LTD (Formerly Known AS Guangdong Development Bank) before sending.

What do the letters in GDBKCN22ST3 mean?

GDBK is the bank code of China Guangfa Bank Co., LTD (Formerly Known AS Guangdong Development Bank), CN stands for China, 22 is the location code and ST3 is the code of the branch Chenghai Subbranch.

Has China Guangfa Bank Co., LTD (Formerly Known AS Guangdong Development Bank) got 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?

A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.

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