Gambia — SWIFT/BIC Codes & Payment Info

Payment requirements for Gambia: For cross-border payments to Gambia, it's essential to gather all required bank information from the beneficiary, such as SWIFT BIC, account number, and beneficiary bank address.

Payment Formatting Rules:

• Ordering Customer (SWIFT MT103 F50): Include the account number, full name without initials, and address of the ordering customer. Using initials can delay the receipt of funds by the beneficiary.
• Beneficiary Customer (SWIFT MT103 F59): Include the account number (18 digits), full name without initials, and address of the beneficiary customer. Using initials may delay the receipt of funds by the beneficiary.
• Beneficiary Bank (SWIFT MT103 F57): Include the SWIFT BIC with the branch identifier (if required), full name, and address of the beneficiary bank. SWIFT BIC can be 8 or 11 alphanumeric characters like xxxxGMxx or xxxxGMxxxxx.
• Reason for Payment (SWIFT MT103 F70): It is recommended to specify the purpose of the payment.

For additional information, please refer to the Central Bank of Gambia at www.cbg.gm.