SWIFT/BIC code TGBATRIS986

TGBATRIS986 belongs to Turkiye Garanti Bankasi A.s. in Istanbul, Türkiye.

TGBATRIS986

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeTGBATRIS986
8-character codeTGBATRIS
Branch code986
BankTurkiye Garanti Bankasi A.s.
BranchReconciliations Division
CityIstanbul
CountryTürkiye

How the Turkiye Garanti Bankasi A.s. SWIFT/BIC is built up

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

TGBA Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
TR Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
IS Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
986 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 branch uses BIC TGBATRIS986?

The code TGBATRIS986 belongs to Reconciliations Division, a unit of Turkiye Garanti Bankasi A.s. in Istanbul, Türkiye. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What does each part of TGBATRIS986 mean?

TGBA is the institution code of Turkiye Garanti Bankasi A.s., TR stands for Türkiye, IS is the location code and 986 identifies the branch Reconciliations Division.

Can I use TGBATRIS instead of TGBATRIS986?

TGBATRIS points to the head office of Turkiye Garanti Bankasi A.s., while TGBATRIS986 is Reconciliations Division. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention TGBATRIS986.

Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Turkiye Garanti Bankasi A.s.?

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code TGBATRIS986, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Türkiye uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.

How long does a transfer to Turkiye Garanti Bankasi A.s. take?

A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.

What happens if I enter TGBATRIS986 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check TGBATRIS986 against the details from Turkiye Garanti Bankasi A.s. before sending.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.