SWIFT Code ICBGGMGS — INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL BANK, SERREKUNDA

About SWIFT Code ICBGGMGS — INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL BANK, SERREKUNDA

SWIFT code ICBGGMGS is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL BANK in SERREKUNDA, Gambia. 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 INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL BANK for all outward international remittances from SERREKUNDA. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code ICBGGMGS

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

When to Use SWIFT Code ICBGGMGS

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL BANK account in SERREKUNDA, share SWIFT code ICBGGMGS 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 INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL BANK, SERREKUNDA must provide SWIFT code ICBGGMGS. 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 INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL BANK in SERREKUNDA rely on SWIFT code ICBGGMGS 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 INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL BANK →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL BANK →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL BANK →

How SWIFT Code ICBGGMGS Routes an International Transfer

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

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code ICBGGMGS

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter ICBGGMGS uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for SERREKUNDA 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 Gambia.

Data Accuracy

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