SWIFT Code ZEIBGMGM — ZENITH BANK GAMBIA, BANJUL

About SWIFT Code ZEIBGMGM — ZENITH BANK GAMBIA, BANJUL

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

How to Read SWIFT Code ZEIBGMGM

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

When to Use SWIFT Code ZEIBGMGM

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your ZENITH BANK GAMBIA account in BANJUL, share SWIFT code ZEIBGMGM 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 ZENITH BANK GAMBIA, BANJUL must provide SWIFT code ZEIBGMGM. 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 ZENITH BANK GAMBIA in BANJUL rely on SWIFT code ZEIBGMGM 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 ZENITH BANK GAMBIA →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for ZENITH BANK GAMBIA →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for ZENITH BANK GAMBIA →

How SWIFT Code ZEIBGMGM Routes an International Transfer

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

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code ZEIBGMGM

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter ZEIBGMGM uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for BANJUL 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 ZEIBGMGM directly with ZENITH BANK GAMBIA's BANJUL branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.