SWIFT Code COLTGGS1 — COLLINS STEWART (CI) LTD, ST. PETER PORT

About SWIFT Code COLTGGS1 — COLLINS STEWART (CI) LTD, ST. PETER PORT

SWIFT code COLTGGS1 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for COLLINS STEWART (CI) LTD in ST. PETER PORT, Guernsey. 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 COLLINS STEWART (CI) LTD for all outward international remittances from ST. PETER PORT. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code COLTGGS1

The code COLTGGS1 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code COLTGGS1

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your COLLINS STEWART (CI) LTD account in ST. PETER PORT, share SWIFT code COLTGGS1 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 COLLINS STEWART (CI) LTD, ST. PETER PORT must provide SWIFT code COLTGGS1. 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 COLLINS STEWART (CI) LTD in ST. PETER PORT rely on SWIFT code COLTGGS1 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 COLLINS STEWART (CI) LTD →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for COLLINS STEWART (CI) LTD →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for COLLINS STEWART (CI) LTD →

How SWIFT Code COLTGGS1 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code COLTGGS1 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 COLLINS STEWART (CI) LTD.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: COLLINS STEWART (CI) LTD receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code COLTGGS1

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter COLTGGS1 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for ST. PETER PORT 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 Guernsey.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm COLTGGS1 directly with COLLINS STEWART (CI) LTD's ST. PETER PORT branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.