GDBKCN22MZ1 — CHINA GUANGFA BANK CO., LTD
GDBKCN22MZ1 is the SWIFT/BIC code for CHINA GUANGFA BANK CO., LTD in MEIZHOU, China — an 11-character branch code under ISO 9362.
GDBKCN22MZ1 is the SWIFT/BIC code for CHINA GUANGFA BANK CO., LTD in MEIZHOU, China. It is an 11-character branch identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
Head-office code: GDBKCN22
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | CHINA GUANGFA BANK CO., LTD |
| Country | China (CN) |
| Location Code | 22 |
| Branch | MEIZHOU BRANCH |
| Type | 11-character branch code (BIC11) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code GDBKCN22MZ1 belong to?
The SWIFT code GDBKCN22MZ1 identifies CHINA GUANGFA BANK CO., LTD in MEIZHOU, China. This branch code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code GDBKCN22MZ1 mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of GDBKCN22MZ1 are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (GDBK) represent the bank code for CHINA GUANGFA BANK CO., LTD; characters 5-6 (CN) indicate the country code for China; characters 7-8 (22) specify the location code; and the final characters (MZ1) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code GDBKCN22MZ1 active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) GDBKCN22MZ1 is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters '22' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code GDBKCN22 instead of GDBKCN22MZ1?
Yes. The 8-character code GDBKCN22 represents the primary headquarters of CHINA GUANGFA BANK CO., LTD. The 11-character code GDBKCN22MZ1 targets the specific branch directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to GDBKCN22 (or GDBKCN22XXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to GDBKCN22MZ1?
The physical address registered for GDBKCN22MZ1 is: 41 JIAYING ROAD, JIANG NAN, 514021, MEIZHOU, China. Verify this address matches your recipient's branch details before initiating a transaction.
Sources & References
- 🌐 ISO 9362: The official standard defining the Business Identifier Code (BIC) format guidelines.
- 🏢 SWIFT Registration Authority: The organization designated by ISO to register and publish BICs (swift.com).