SWIFT/BIC code TGASTRI1XXX
TGASTRI1XXX belongs to T.garanti Bankasi A.s.(Portfoy Saklama) in Istanbul, Türkiye.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | TGASTRI1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | TGASTRI1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | T.garanti Bankasi A.s.(Portfoy Saklama) |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Istanbul |
| Country | Türkiye |
The way the T.garanti Bankasi A.s.(Portfoy Saklama) SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- TGAS Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- TR Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- I1 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 uses BIC TGASTRI1XXX?
TGASTRI1XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of T.garanti Bankasi A.s.(Portfoy Saklama) in Istanbul, Türkiye. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at T.garanti Bankasi A.s.(Portfoy Saklama).
Is TGASTRI1 and TGASTRI1XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. TGASTRI1 is the 8-character version of TGASTRI1XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both will reach T.garanti Bankasi A.s.(Portfoy Saklama) in Istanbul.
How long does it take to send money to T.garanti Bankasi A.s.(Portfoy Saklama)?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at T.garanti Bankasi A.s.(Portfoy Saklama)?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code TGASTRI1XXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Türkiye uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What does each part of TGASTRI1XXX mean?
TGAS is the institution code of T.garanti Bankasi A.s.(Portfoy Saklama), TR is the ISO code of Türkiye, I1 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
What is the cheapest way to send money to T.garanti Bankasi A.s.(Portfoy Saklama) in Türkiye?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Turkish Lira with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.