SWIFT Code FIRNGGSP — FNB CHANNEL ISLANDS, ST. PETER PORT

About SWIFT Code FIRNGGSP — FNB CHANNEL ISLANDS, ST. PETER PORT

SWIFT code FIRNGGSP is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for FNB CHANNEL ISLANDS 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 FNB CHANNEL ISLANDS 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 FIRNGGSP

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

When to Use SWIFT Code FIRNGGSP

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your FNB CHANNEL ISLANDS account in ST. PETER PORT, share SWIFT code FIRNGGSP 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 FNB CHANNEL ISLANDS, ST. PETER PORT must provide SWIFT code FIRNGGSP. 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 FNB CHANNEL ISLANDS in ST. PETER PORT rely on SWIFT code FIRNGGSP 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 FNB CHANNEL ISLANDS →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for FNB CHANNEL ISLANDS →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for FNB CHANNEL ISLANDS →

How SWIFT Code FIRNGGSP Routes an International Transfer

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

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code FIRNGGSP

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter FIRNGGSP 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 FIRNGGSP directly with FNB CHANNEL ISLANDS's ST. PETER PORT branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.