SWIFT/BIC code BAGHGHA5XXX
BAGHGHA5XXX belongs to Bank of Ghana in Accra, Ghana.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BAGHGHA5XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BAGHGHA5 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bank of Ghana |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Accra |
| Country | Ghana |
The way the Bank of Ghana SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BAGH Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- GH Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- A5 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 SWIFT/BIC code BAGHGHA5XXX?
BAGHGHA5XXX identifies the main office of Bank of Ghana in Accra, Ghana. Use it when a payment to Bank of Ghana does not need a specific branch.
Are BAGHGHA5 and BAGHGHA5XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. BAGHGHA5 is the short version of BAGHGHA5XXX. XXX simply means head office, so both routes your payment to Bank of Ghana in Accra.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Ghana take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What do I need to send money to an account at Bank of Ghana?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BAGHGHA5XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Ghana uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What do the letters in BAGHGHA5XXX stand for?
BAGH is the institution code of Bank of Ghana, GH stands for Ghana, A5 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
Has Bank of Ghana got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 3 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Ghana in Ghana, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Ghana.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.