SWIFT/BIC code GDBKCN22TJB

GDBKCN22TJB belongs to China Guangfa Bank Co., LTD (Formerly Known AS Guangdong Development Bank) in Tianjin, China.

GDBKCN22TJB

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeGDBKCN22TJB
8-character codeGDBKCN22
Branch codeTJB
BankChina Guangfa Bank Co., LTD (Formerly Known AS Guangdong Development Bank)
BranchTianjin Branch
CityTianjin
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.
TJB 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 BIC GDBKCN22TJB?

GDBKCN22TJB identifies Tianjin Branch, a unit of China Guangfa Bank Co., LTD (Formerly Known AS Guangdong Development Bank) in Tianjin, 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 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).

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

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Chinese Yuan with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

Can I use GDBKCN22 instead of GDBKCN22TJB?

GDBKCN22 points to the main office of China Guangfa Bank Co., LTD (Formerly Known AS Guangdong Development Bank), while GDBKCN22TJB points to Tianjin Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention GDBKCN22TJB.

What do I need to send money to an account at China Guangfa Bank Co., LTD (Formerly Known AS Guangdong Development Bank)?

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code GDBKCN22TJB, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. China uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.

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

An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.

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