SWIFT/BIC code GMGUGGSPXXX
GMGUGGSPXXX belongs to Investec Bank (Channel Islands) Limited in St. Peter Port, Guernsey.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GMGUGGSPXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GMGUGGSP |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Investec Bank (Channel Islands) Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | St. Peter Port |
| Country | Guernsey |
How the Investec Bank (Channel Islands) Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- GMGU Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- GG Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- SP 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 uses BIC GMGUGGSPXXX?
The code GMGUGGSPXXX belongs to the main office of Investec Bank (Channel Islands) Limited in St. Peter Port, Guernsey. Use it when a payment to Investec Bank (Channel Islands) Limited does not need a specific branch.
What happens if I use GMGUGGSPXXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check GMGUGGSPXXX with the recipient before sending.
Are GMGUGGSP and GMGUGGSPXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. GMGUGGSP is the short version of GMGUGGSPXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both will reach Investec Bank (Channel Islands) Limited in St. Peter Port.
Does Investec Bank (Channel Islands) Limited have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – GMGUGGSPXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Investec Bank (Channel Islands) Limited in Guernsey, so there is no branch code to choose.
What does each part of GMGUGGSPXXX mean?
GMGU is the bank code of Investec Bank (Channel Islands) Limited, GG is the ISO code of Guernsey, SP is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Investec Bank (Channel Islands) Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code GMGUGGSPXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Guernsey is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.