SWIFT/BIC code USABGMG1XXX
USABGMG1XXX belongs to U.s. Africa Bank (Gambia) LTD. in Banjul, Gambia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | USABGMG1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | USABGMG1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | U.s. Africa Bank (Gambia) LTD. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Banjul |
| Country | Gambia |
How the U.s. Africa Bank (Gambia) LTD. SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- USAB Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- GM Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- G1 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
What bank is behind BIC USABGMG1XXX?
USABGMG1XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of U.s. Africa Bank (Gambia) LTD. in Banjul, Gambia. It is the code to use when a payment to U.s. Africa Bank (Gambia) LTD. does not need a specific branch.
How long does a transfer to U.s. Africa Bank (Gambia) LTD. take in Gambia?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What do I need to send money to an account at U.s. Africa Bank (Gambia) LTD.?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code USABGMG1XXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Gambia is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What do the letters in USABGMG1XXX stand for?
USAB is the bank code of U.s. Africa Bank (Gambia) LTD., GM is the ISO code of Gambia, G1 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
Does U.s. Africa Bank (Gambia) LTD. use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – USABGMG1XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for U.s. Africa Bank (Gambia) LTD. in Gambia, so there is no branch code to choose.
What is the best way to send money to U.s. Africa Bank (Gambia) LTD.?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Gambia with transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.