ORBKGWGW — ORABANK GUINEE BISSAU
ORBKGWGW is the SWIFT/BIC code for ORABANK GUINEE BISSAU in BISSAU, Guinea Bissau — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
ORBKGWGW is the SWIFT/BIC code for ORABANK GUINEE BISSAU in BISSAU, Guinea Bissau. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | ORABANK GUINEE BISSAU |
| Country | Guinea Bissau (GW) |
| Location Code | GW |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code ORBKGWGW belong to?
The SWIFT code ORBKGWGW identifies ORABANK GUINEE BISSAU in BISSAU, Guinea Bissau. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code ORBKGWGW mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of ORBKGWGW are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (ORBK) represent the bank code for ORABANK GUINEE BISSAU; characters 5-6 (GW) indicate the country code for Guinea Bissau; characters 7-8 (GW) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code ORBKGWGW active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) ORBKGWGW is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters 'GW' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code ORBKGWGW instead of ORBKGWGW?
Yes. The 8-character code ORBKGWGW represents the primary headquarters of ORABANK GUINEE BISSAU. The 11-character code ORBKGWGW targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to ORBKGWGW (or ORBKGWGWXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to ORBKGWGW?
The physical address registered for ORBKGWGW is: APARTADO 391, AVENIDA PANSAU NA ISNA, 1300, BISSAU, Guinea Bissau. 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).