SWIFT Code ANBIAGAG — ABI BANK LTD., ST. JOHN'S

About SWIFT Code ANBIAGAG — ABI BANK LTD., ST. JOHN'S

SWIFT code ANBIAGAG is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for ABI BANK LTD. in ST. JOHN'S, Antigua and Barbuda. Standardised under ISO 9362 and maintained by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), this code is used exclusively for cross-border wire transfers and is recognised by financial institutions in over 200 countries.

This code must be provided to the sender when receiving money from abroad, and is required by ABI BANK LTD. for all outward international remittances from ST. JOHN'S. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code ANBIAGAG

The code ANBIAGAG follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code ANBIAGAG

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your ABI BANK LTD. account in ST. JOHN'S, share SWIFT code ANBIAGAG with the sender along with your full account number, your name as on the account, and the branch address.

NRI Remittances

Non-Resident Indians sending money to NRO/NRE accounts at ABI BANK LTD., ST. JOHN'S must provide SWIFT code ANBIAGAG. Major remittance platforms — including Wise, Remitly, Western Union, and MoneyGram — use this code to route transfers accurately.

Trade Finance and Foreign Payments

Importers and exporters using ABI BANK LTD. in ST. JOHN'S rely on SWIFT code ANBIAGAG for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for ABI BANK LTD. →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for ABI BANK LTD. →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for ABI BANK LTD. →

How SWIFT Code ANBIAGAG Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code ANBIAGAG and account number to their bank.
2. Validation: The sending bank validates the BIC against the SWIFT registry.
3. Routing: An MT103 SWIFT message is transmitted through the network to ABI BANK LTD..
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: ABI BANK LTD. receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code ANBIAGAG

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter ANBIAGAG uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for ST. JOHN'S only.
• Truncating to 8 characters — When 11 characters are required, always use the full code.
• Using SWIFT for domestic transfers — Use the IFSC code for any transfer within Antigua and Barbuda.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm ANBIAGAG directly with ABI BANK LTD.'s ST. JOHN'S branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.