SWIFT/BIC code FBNINGLAGCS
FBNINGLAGCS belongs to First Bank of Nigeria LTD in Lagos, Nigeria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | FBNINGLAGCS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | FBNINGLA |
| Branch code | GCS |
| Bank | First Bank of Nigeria LTD |
| Branch | Custodian Services |
| City | Lagos |
| Country | Nigeria |
The way the First Bank of Nigeria LTD SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- FBNI Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- NG Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- LA Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- GCS 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 BIC FBNINGLAGCS?
The code FBNINGLAGCS belongs to Custodian Services, a branch or department of First Bank of Nigeria LTD in Lagos, Nigeria. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to First Bank of Nigeria LTD?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Nigeria with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I enter FBNINGLAGCS with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check FBNINGLAGCS against the details from First Bank of Nigeria LTD before you confirm.
What does each part of FBNINGLAGCS mean?
FBNI is the institution code of First Bank of Nigeria LTD, NG is the ISO code of Nigeria, LA is the location code and GCS is the code of the branch Custodian Services.
Can I use FBNINGLA instead of FBNINGLAGCS?
FBNINGLA is the head office of First Bank of Nigeria LTD, while FBNINGLAGCS points to Custodian Services. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use FBNINGLAGCS if the recipient asks for it.
Does First Bank of Nigeria LTD have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for First Bank of Nigeria LTD in Nigeria, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of First Bank of Nigeria LTD.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.