GVLCLCLC — GOVERNMENT OF SAINT LUCIA
GVLCLCLC is the SWIFT/BIC code for GOVERNMENT OF SAINT LUCIA in CASTRIES, Saint Lucia — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
GVLCLCLC is the SWIFT/BIC code for GOVERNMENT OF SAINT LUCIA in CASTRIES, Saint Lucia. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | GOVERNMENT OF SAINT LUCIA |
| Country | Saint Lucia (LC) |
| Location Code | LC |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code GVLCLCLC belong to?
The SWIFT code GVLCLCLC identifies GOVERNMENT OF SAINT LUCIA in CASTRIES, Saint Lucia. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code GVLCLCLC mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of GVLCLCLC are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (GVLC) represent the bank code for GOVERNMENT OF SAINT LUCIA; characters 5-6 (LC) indicate the country code for Saint Lucia; characters 7-8 (LC) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code GVLCLCLC active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) GVLCLCLC is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters 'LC' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code GVLCLCLC instead of GVLCLCLC?
Yes. The 8-character code GVLCLCLC represents the primary headquarters of GOVERNMENT OF SAINT LUCIA. The 11-character code GVLCLCLC targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to GVLCLCLC (or GVLCLCLCXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to GVLCLCLC?
The physical address registered for GVLCLCLC is: POINTE SERAPHINE, LC04 301, CASTRIES, Saint Lucia. 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).