NAGCGQGQ — BANCO NACIONAL DE GUINEA ECUATORIAL (BANGE)
NAGCGQGQ is the SWIFT/BIC code for BANCO NACIONAL DE GUINEA ECUATORIAL (BANGE) in MALABO, Equatorial Guinea — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
NAGCGQGQ is the SWIFT/BIC code for BANCO NACIONAL DE GUINEA ECUATORIAL (BANGE) in MALABO, Equatorial Guinea. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | BANCO NACIONAL DE GUINEA ECUATORIAL (BANGE) |
| Country | Equatorial Guinea (GQ) |
| Location Code | GQ |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code NAGCGQGQ belong to?
The SWIFT code NAGCGQGQ identifies BANCO NACIONAL DE GUINEA ECUATORIAL (BANGE) in MALABO, Equatorial Guinea. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code NAGCGQGQ mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of NAGCGQGQ are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (NAGC) represent the bank code for BANCO NACIONAL DE GUINEA ECUATORIAL (BANGE); characters 5-6 (GQ) indicate the country code for Equatorial Guinea; characters 7-8 (GQ) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code NAGCGQGQ active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) NAGCGQGQ is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters 'GQ' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code NAGCGQGQ instead of NAGCGQGQ?
Yes. The 8-character code NAGCGQGQ represents the primary headquarters of BANCO NACIONAL DE GUINEA ECUATORIAL (BANGE). The 11-character code NAGCGQGQ targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to NAGCGQGQ (or NAGCGQGQXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to NAGCGQGQ?
The physical address registered for NAGCGQGQ is: AVENIDA DE LAS NACIONES UNIDAS 28, MALABO, Equatorial Guinea. 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).