SWIFT/BIC code BATSGYG1XXX
BATSGYG1XXX belongs to Demerara Tobacco Company Limited in Georgetown, Guyana.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BATSGYG1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BATSGYG1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Demerara Tobacco Company Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Georgetown |
| Country | Guyana |
The way the Demerara Tobacco Company Limited SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BATS Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- GY Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- G1 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 is behind BIC BATSGYG1XXX?
BATSGYG1XXX identifies the head office of Demerara Tobacco Company Limited in Georgetown, Guyana. Use it when a payment to Demerara Tobacco Company Limited does not need a specific branch.
What do the letters in BATSGYG1XXX mean?
BATS is the institution code of Demerara Tobacco Company Limited, GY is the ISO code of Guyana, G1 is the location code and XXX means the main office.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Demerara Tobacco Company Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BATSGYG1XXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Guyana uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
How long does a transfer to Demerara Tobacco Company Limited take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Does Demerara Tobacco Company Limited use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, BATSGYG1XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Demerara Tobacco Company Limited in Guyana, so there is no branch code to choose.
Is BATSGYG1 and BATSGYG1XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. BATSGYG1 is the short version of BATSGYG1XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Demerara Tobacco Company Limited in Georgetown.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.