SWIFT/BIC code STSIGHA1XXX
STSIGHA1XXX belongs to Sterling Securities Limited in Accra, Ghana.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | STSIGHA1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | STSIGHA1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Sterling Securities Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Accra |
| Country | Ghana |
How the Sterling Securities Limited SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- STSI Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- GH Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- A1 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 SWIFT code STSIGHA1XXX?
STSIGHA1XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Sterling Securities Limited in Accra, Ghana. It is the code to use when a payment to Sterling Securities Limited does not need a specific branch.
What happens if I use STSIGHA1XXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check STSIGHA1XXX with the recipient before you confirm.
What does each part of STSIGHA1XXX mean?
STSI is the bank code of Sterling Securities Limited, GH is the ISO code of Ghana, A1 is the location code and XXX marks the main office.
What do I need to send money to an account at Sterling Securities Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code STSIGHA1XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Ghana uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
How long does a transfer to Sterling Securities Limited take in Ghana?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Are STSIGHA1 and STSIGHA1XXX the same code?
Yes. STSIGHA1 is the short version of STSIGHA1XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Sterling Securities Limited in Accra.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.