SWIFT/BIC code TGBATRIS987
TGBATRIS987 belongs to Turkiye Garanti Bankasi A.s. in Istanbul, Türkiye.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | TGBATRIS987 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | TGBATRIS |
| Branch code | 987 |
| Bank | Turkiye Garanti Bankasi A.s. |
| Branch | Cheque and Promissory Note Processing Division |
| City | Istanbul |
| Country | Türkiye |
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.
- 987 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
What bank is behind BIC TGBATRIS987?
TGBATRIS987 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Cheque and Promissory Note Processing Division, a unit of Turkiye Garanti Bankasi A.s. in Istanbul, Türkiye. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Turkiye Garanti Bankasi A.s.?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code TGBATRIS987, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Türkiye uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What is the best way to send money to Turkiye Garanti Bankasi A.s. in Türkiye?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Turkish Lira with specialist providers before you send.
How long does a transfer to Turkiye Garanti Bankasi A.s. take in Türkiye?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Can I use TGBATRIS instead of TGBATRIS987?
TGBATRIS is the head office of Turkiye Garanti Bankasi A.s., while TGBATRIS987 points to Cheque and Promissory Note Processing Division. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use TGBATRIS987 if the recipient asks for it.
Has Turkiye Garanti Bankasi A.s. got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 11 SWIFT/BIC codes for Turkiye Garanti Bankasi A.s. in Türkiye. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.