SWIFT/BIC code BAGAGE22CUS

BAGAGE22CUS belongs to JSC Bank of Georgia in Tbilisi, Georgia.

BAGAGE22CUS

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBAGAGE22CUS
8-character codeBAGAGE22
Branch codeCUS
BankJSC Bank of Georgia
BranchCustody Services
CityTbilisi
CountryGeorgia

How the JSC Bank of Georgia SWIFT/BIC works

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

BAGA Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
GE Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
22 Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
CUS 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 branch is behind SWIFT/BIC code BAGAGE22CUS?

BAGAGE22CUS identifies Custody Services, a unit of JSC Bank of Georgia in Tbilisi, Georgia. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Has JSC Bank of Georgia got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 3 SWIFT/BIC codes for JSC Bank of Georgia in Georgia, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of JSC Bank of Georgia.

What happens if I use BAGAGE22CUS incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BAGAGE22CUS against the details from JSC Bank of Georgia before sending.

What does each part of BAGAGE22CUS mean?

BAGA is the bank code of JSC Bank of Georgia, GE stands for Georgia, 22 is the location code and CUS is the code of the department Custody Services.

Can I use BAGAGE22 instead of BAGAGE22CUS?

BAGAGE22 is the head office of JSC Bank of Georgia, while BAGAGE22CUS is Custody Services. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BAGAGE22CUS if the recipient asks for it.

How long does a transfer to JSC Bank of Georgia take in Georgia?

A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.

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