GBCLAGAG — GLOBAL BANK OF COMMERCE, LTD.
GBCLAGAG is the SWIFT/BIC code for GLOBAL BANK OF COMMERCE, LTD. in ST. JOHN'S, Antigua and Barbuda — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
GBCLAGAG is the SWIFT/BIC code for GLOBAL BANK OF COMMERCE, LTD. in ST. JOHN'S, Antigua and Barbuda. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | GLOBAL BANK OF COMMERCE, LTD. |
| Country | Antigua and Barbuda (AG) |
| Location Code | AG |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code GBCLAGAG belong to?
The SWIFT code GBCLAGAG identifies GLOBAL BANK OF COMMERCE, LTD. in ST. JOHN'S, Antigua and Barbuda. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code GBCLAGAG mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of GBCLAGAG are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (GBCL) represent the bank code for GLOBAL BANK OF COMMERCE, LTD.; characters 5-6 (AG) indicate the country code for Antigua and Barbuda; characters 7-8 (AG) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code GBCLAGAG active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) GBCLAGAG is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters 'AG' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code GBCLAGAG instead of GBCLAGAG?
Yes. The 8-character code GBCLAGAG represents the primary headquarters of GLOBAL BANK OF COMMERCE, LTD.. The 11-character code GBCLAGAG targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to GBCLAGAG (or GBCLAGAGXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to GBCLAGAG?
The physical address registered for GBCLAGAG is: GLOBAL FINANCIAL CENTRE, FRIARS HILL ROAD, ST. JOHN'S, Antigua and Barbuda. Verify this address matches your recipient's branch details before initiating a transaction.
Sources & References
- 🌐 ISO 9362: The official standard defining the Business Identifier Code (BIC) format guidelines.
- 🏢 SWIFT Registration Authority: The organization designated by ISO to register and publish BICs (swift.com).