Question 1

What is the SWIFT code for Garanti BBVA?

Accepted Answer

The SWIFT/BIC code for Garanti BBVA is TGBATRIS. This 11-character code identifies the bank in international wire transfers and is registered with SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication).

Question 2

How do I send an international wire transfer to Garanti BBVA?

Accepted Answer

To send money internationally to Garanti BBVA, provide your bank with the SWIFT/BIC code TGBATRIS (Istanbul, Turkey) along with the recipient's full IBAN. Your bank will route the transfer via the SWIFT network.

Question 3

Is Garanti BBVA a SEPA member?

Accepted Answer

No, Garanti BBVA is not a SEPA member. All international transfers to this bank must be sent as SWIFT wire transfers using BIC code TGBATRIS.

Question 4

What does the BIC code TGBATRIS mean?

Accepted Answer

In the BIC code TGBATRIS: "TGBA" is the institution code identifying Garanti BBVA, "TR" is the ISO 3166-1 country code for Turkey, and "IS" is the location code indicating the bank's city or timezone zone. The final three characters "XXX" identify a specific branch.

Question 5

Who owns Garanti BBVA?

Accepted Answer

Garanti BBVA is owned by Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A., a banking group based in Spain. Garanti BBVA is registered in Turkey as a local entity, while its ultimate ownership sits with the parent group in Spain.

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