SWIFT Code TGBATRIS — TURKIYE GARANTI BANKASI A.S., ISTANBUL

About SWIFT Code TGBATRIS — TURKIYE GARANTI BANKASI A.S., ISTANBUL

SWIFT code TGBATRIS is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for TURKIYE GARANTI BANKASI A.S. in ISTANBUL, Turkey. 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 TURKIYE GARANTI BANKASI A.S. for all outward international remittances from ISTANBUL. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code TGBATRIS

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

When to Use SWIFT Code TGBATRIS

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your TURKIYE GARANTI BANKASI A.S. account in ISTANBUL, share SWIFT code TGBATRIS 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 TURKIYE GARANTI BANKASI A.S., ISTANBUL must provide SWIFT code TGBATRIS. 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 TURKIYE GARANTI BANKASI A.S. in ISTANBUL rely on SWIFT code TGBATRIS 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 TURKIYE GARANTI BANKASI A.S. →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for TURKIYE GARANTI BANKASI A.S. →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for TURKIYE GARANTI BANKASI A.S. →

How SWIFT Code TGBATRIS Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code TGBATRIS 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 TURKIYE GARANTI BANKASI A.S..
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: TURKIYE GARANTI BANKASI A.S. receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code TGBATRIS

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter TGBATRIS uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for ISTANBUL 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 Turkey.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm TGBATRIS directly with TURKIYE GARANTI BANKASI A.S.'s ISTANBUL branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.