SWIFT/BIC code GUBAGYGGXXX
GUBAGYGGXXX belongs to Bank of Guyana in Georgetown, Guyana.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GUBAGYGGXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GUBAGYGG |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bank of Guyana |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Georgetown |
| Country | Guyana |
The way the Bank of Guyana SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- GUBA Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- GY Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- GG 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 GUBAGYGGXXX?
GUBAGYGGXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Bank of Guyana in Georgetown, Guyana. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Bank of Guyana.
Does Bank of Guyana use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – GUBAGYGGXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Bank of Guyana in Guyana, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Is GUBAGYGG and GUBAGYGGXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. GUBAGYGG is the short version of GUBAGYGGXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version routes your payment to Bank of Guyana in Georgetown.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of Guyana?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code GUBAGYGGXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Guyana is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What does each part of GUBAGYGGXXX mean?
GUBA is the institution code of Bank of Guyana, GY stands for Guyana, GG is the location code and XXX marks the main office.
What happens if I enter GUBAGYGGXXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check GUBAGYGGXXX against the details from Bank of Guyana before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.