SWIFT/BIC code BGOSKYKYXXX
BGOSKYKYXXX belongs to Banco General (Overseas) Inc. in Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BGOSKYKYXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BGOSKYKY |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Banco General (Overseas) Inc. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Grand Cayman |
| Country | Cayman Islands |
How the Banco General (Overseas) Inc. SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BGOS Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- KY Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- KY 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 bank is behind SWIFT code BGOSKYKYXXX?
BGOSKYKYXXX identifies the main office of Banco General (Overseas) Inc. in Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands. It is the code to use when a payment to Banco General (Overseas) Inc. does not need a specific branch.
Are BGOSKYKY and BGOSKYKYXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. BGOSKYKY is the short version of BGOSKYKYXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Banco General (Overseas) Inc. in Grand Cayman.
What happens if I enter BGOSKYKYXXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BGOSKYKYXXX with the recipient before you confirm.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Banco General (Overseas) Inc.?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Cayman Islands with specialist providers before you send.
What do I need to send money to an account at Banco General (Overseas) Inc.?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BGOSKYKYXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Cayman Islands uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What do the letters in BGOSKYKYXXX mean?
BGOS is the bank code of Banco General (Overseas) Inc., KY stands for Cayman Islands, KY is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.