GVKNKNSK — GOVERMENT OF ST. KITTS AND NEVIS
GVKNKNSK is the SWIFT/BIC code for GOVERMENT OF ST. KITTS AND NEVIS in BASSETERRE, Saint Kitts and Nevis — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
GVKNKNSK is the SWIFT/BIC code for GOVERMENT OF ST. KITTS AND NEVIS in BASSETERRE, Saint Kitts and Nevis. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | GOVERMENT OF ST. KITTS AND NEVIS |
| Country | Saint Kitts and Nevis (KN) |
| Location Code | SK |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code GVKNKNSK belong to?
The SWIFT code GVKNKNSK identifies GOVERMENT OF ST. KITTS AND NEVIS in BASSETERRE, Saint Kitts and Nevis. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code GVKNKNSK mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of GVKNKNSK are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (GVKN) represent the bank code for GOVERMENT OF ST. KITTS AND NEVIS; characters 5-6 (KN) indicate the country code for Saint Kitts and Nevis; characters 7-8 (SK) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code GVKNKNSK active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) GVKNKNSK is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters 'SK' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code GVKNKNSK instead of GVKNKNSK?
Yes. The 8-character code GVKNKNSK represents the primary headquarters of GOVERMENT OF ST. KITTS AND NEVIS. The 11-character code GVKNKNSK targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to GVKNKNSK (or GVKNKNSKXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to GVKNKNSK?
The physical address registered for GVKNKNSK is: MINISTRY OF FINANCE, CHURCH STREET, KN0104, BASSETERRE, Saint Kitts and Nevis. 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).