SWIFT Code CBGIGYGG — CITIZENS BANK GUYANA INC, GEORGETOWN

About SWIFT Code CBGIGYGG — CITIZENS BANK GUYANA INC, GEORGETOWN

SWIFT code CBGIGYGG is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for CITIZENS BANK GUYANA INC in GEORGETOWN, Guyana. 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 CITIZENS BANK GUYANA INC for all outward international remittances from GEORGETOWN. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code CBGIGYGG

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

When to Use SWIFT Code CBGIGYGG

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your CITIZENS BANK GUYANA INC account in GEORGETOWN, share SWIFT code CBGIGYGG 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 CITIZENS BANK GUYANA INC, GEORGETOWN must provide SWIFT code CBGIGYGG. 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 CITIZENS BANK GUYANA INC in GEORGETOWN rely on SWIFT code CBGIGYGG 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 CITIZENS BANK GUYANA INC →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for CITIZENS BANK GUYANA INC →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for CITIZENS BANK GUYANA INC →

How SWIFT Code CBGIGYGG Routes an International Transfer

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

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code CBGIGYGG

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter CBGIGYGG uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for GEORGETOWN 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 Guyana.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm CBGIGYGG directly with CITIZENS BANK GUYANA INC's GEORGETOWN branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.