SWIFT/BIC code GDBKCN22SY1
GDBKCN22SY1 belongs to China Guangfa Bank Co., LTD (Formerly Known AS Guangdong Development Bank) in Shenyang, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GDBKCN22SY1 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GDBKCN22 |
| Branch code | SY1 |
| Bank | China Guangfa Bank Co., LTD (Formerly Known AS Guangdong Development Bank) |
| Branch | Shenyang Branch |
| City | Shenyang |
| 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.
- SY1 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 uses SWIFT code GDBKCN22SY1?
GDBKCN22SY1 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Shenyang Branch, part of China Guangfa Bank Co., LTD (Formerly Known AS Guangdong Development Bank) in Shenyang, China. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
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 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Chinese Yuan with transfer services before you send.
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 correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at China Guangfa Bank Co., LTD (Formerly Known AS Guangdong Development Bank)?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code GDBKCN22SY1, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. China uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What does each part of GDBKCN22SY1 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 SY1 identifies the department Shenyang Branch.
Can I use GDBKCN22 instead of GDBKCN22SY1?
GDBKCN22 is the head office of China Guangfa Bank Co., LTD (Formerly Known AS Guangdong Development Bank), while GDBKCN22SY1 points to Shenyang Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use GDBKCN22SY1 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.