SWIFT/BIC code KBENGGSTXXX
KBENGGSTXXX belongs to Sg Kleinwort Hambros Bank (Ci) Limited - Guernsey Branch (Formerly Kleinwort Benson (Ci) LTD) in St. Peter Port, Guernsey.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | KBENGGSTXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | KBENGGST |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Sg Kleinwort Hambros Bank (Ci) Limited - Guernsey Branch (Formerly Kleinwort Benson (Ci) LTD) |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | St. Peter Port |
| Country | Guernsey |
The way the Sg Kleinwort Hambros Bank (Ci) Limited - Guernsey Branch (Formerly Kleinwort Benson (Ci) LTD) SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- KBEN Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- GG Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- ST 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 KBENGGSTXXX?
The code KBENGGSTXXX belongs to the headquarters of Sg Kleinwort Hambros Bank (Ci) Limited - Guernsey Branch (Formerly Kleinwort Benson (Ci) LTD) in St. Peter Port, Guernsey. It is the code to use when a payment to Sg Kleinwort Hambros Bank (Ci) Limited - Guernsey Branch (Formerly Kleinwort Benson (Ci) LTD) does not need a specific branch.
What happens if I use KBENGGSTXXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check KBENGGSTXXX against the details from Sg Kleinwort Hambros Bank (Ci) Limited - Guernsey Branch (Formerly Kleinwort Benson (Ci) LTD) before sending.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Sg Kleinwort Hambros Bank (Ci) Limited - Guernsey Branch (Formerly Kleinwort Benson (Ci) LTD)?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code KBENGGSTXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Guernsey is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What do the letters in KBENGGSTXXX mean?
KBEN is the bank code of Sg Kleinwort Hambros Bank (Ci) Limited - Guernsey Branch (Formerly Kleinwort Benson (Ci) LTD), GG stands for Guernsey, ST is the location code and XXX marks the head office.
Are KBENGGST and KBENGGSTXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. KBENGGST is the 8-character version of KBENGGSTXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version routes your payment to Sg Kleinwort Hambros Bank (Ci) Limited - Guernsey Branch (Formerly Kleinwort Benson (Ci) LTD) in St. Peter Port.
How long does it take to send money to Sg Kleinwort Hambros Bank (Ci) Limited - Guernsey Branch (Formerly Kleinwort Benson (Ci) LTD)?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.