SWIFT Code BGFIGALI — BGFIBANK, LIBREVILLE

About SWIFT Code BGFIGALI — BGFIBANK, LIBREVILLE

SWIFT code BGFIGALI is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for BGFIBANK in LIBREVILLE, Gabon. 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 BGFIBANK for all outward international remittances from LIBREVILLE. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code BGFIGALI

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

When to Use SWIFT Code BGFIGALI

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your BGFIBANK account in LIBREVILLE, share SWIFT code BGFIGALI 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 BGFIBANK, LIBREVILLE must provide SWIFT code BGFIGALI. 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 BGFIBANK in LIBREVILLE rely on SWIFT code BGFIGALI 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 BGFIBANK →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for BGFIBANK →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for BGFIBANK →

How SWIFT Code BGFIGALI Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code BGFIGALI 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 BGFIBANK.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: BGFIBANK receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code BGFIGALI

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter BGFIGALI uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for LIBREVILLE 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 Gabon.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm BGFIGALI directly with BGFIBANK's LIBREVILLE branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.