GVVGVCVC — GOVERNMENT OF ST.VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES
GVVGVCVC is the SWIFT/BIC code for GOVERNMENT OF ST.VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES in KINGSTOWN, St Vincent and Grenadines — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
GVVGVCVC is the SWIFT/BIC code for GOVERNMENT OF ST.VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES in KINGSTOWN, St Vincent and Grenadines. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | GOVERNMENT OF ST.VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES |
| Country | St Vincent and Grenadines (VC) |
| Location Code | VC |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code GVVGVCVC belong to?
The SWIFT code GVVGVCVC identifies GOVERNMENT OF ST.VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES in KINGSTOWN, St Vincent and Grenadines. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code GVVGVCVC mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of GVVGVCVC are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (GVVG) represent the bank code for GOVERNMENT OF ST.VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES; characters 5-6 (VC) indicate the country code for St Vincent and Grenadines; characters 7-8 (VC) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code GVVGVCVC active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) GVVGVCVC is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters 'VC' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code GVVGVCVC instead of GVVGVCVC?
Yes. The 8-character code GVVGVCVC represents the primary headquarters of GOVERNMENT OF ST.VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES. The 11-character code GVVGVCVC targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to GVVGVCVC (or GVVGVCVCXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to GVVGVCVC?
The physical address registered for GVVGVCVC is: ADMINISTRATIVE CENTRE, BAY STREET, VC0100, KINGSTOWN, St Vincent and Grenadines. 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).