SWIFT/BIC code GDBKCN22XXX

GDBKCN22XXX belongs to China Guangfa Bank Co., LTD (Formerly Known AS Guangdong Development Bank) in Guangzhou, China.

GDBKCN22XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeGDBKCN22XXX
8-character codeGDBKCN22
Branch codeXXX
BankChina Guangfa Bank Co., LTD (Formerly Known AS Guangdong Development Bank)
BranchHead office
CityGuangzhou
CountryChina

The way 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.
XXX 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 institution uses BIC GDBKCN22XXX?

GDBKCN22XXX identifies the head office of China Guangfa Bank Co., LTD (Formerly Known AS Guangdong Development Bank) in Guangzhou, China. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at 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)?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Chinese Yuan with specialist providers 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 typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.

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

You need the SWIFT/BIC code GDBKCN22XXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. China uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.

What does each part of GDBKCN22XXX 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 XXX marks the main office.

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

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