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Georgia SWIFT/BIC code validator
How the SWIFT/BIC code format works
- Format
- 8 or 11-character bank identifier code, country code GE in positions 5-6
- Example
- BAGAGE22
Things to watch for
- Structure: 4-letter bank code + GE (country) + 2-character location code, plus an optional 3-character branch code
- An 8-character code (or one ending XXX) refers to the bank's head office in Tbilisi — several major banks use the generic location code 22 rather than a place-specific pair
- No checksum digit — this is a format check only; it confirms positions 5-6 read GE, not that the bank or branch actually exists
^[A-Z]{4}GE[A-Z0-9]{2}([A-Z0-9]{3})?$A Georgian SWIFT/BIC code identifies the bank on an international wire transfer into or out of Georgia, working alongside the domestic Georgian IBAN that identifies the account itself. Every Georgian BIC has GE fixed at positions 5-6, right after the 4-letter bank code, and the country’s largest banks anchor their SWIFT head office in Tbilisi, Georgia’s capital and financial centre.
Major Georgian bank BIC prefixes
| Bank | BIC | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Bank of Georgia | BAGAGE22 | Tbilisi |
| TBC Bank | TBCBGE22 | Tbilisi |
| Liberty Bank | LBRTGE22 | Tbilisi |
How this validator works
This tool checks that the code is 8 or 11 characters, the first 4 characters are letters, positions 5-6 read GE, and the remaining characters follow the letter-or-digit pattern for the location and branch segments — entirely in your browser, with nothing sent to a server.
What a pass doesn’t tell you
A pass confirms the code fits the Georgian BIC pattern, not that BAGA, TBCB, or LBRT still names an operating bank, or that the branch suffix is current. A BIC has no checksum digit, so a fabricated code that matches the shape still passes.
Scope: format validation only. A correctly formatted BIC says nothing about whether the accompanying Georgian IBAN entered on the same form is valid.
SWIFT/BIC code FAQ
What's the SWIFT code format for a Georgian bank?
A Georgian BIC is 8 or 11 characters: a 4-letter bank code, GE fixed at positions 5-6, a 2-character location code, and an optional 3-character branch code — for example BAGAGE22 for Bank of Georgia.
Why do several Georgian BICs end in 22?
22 is a generic SWIFT location code some Georgian banks use for their sole head office in Tbilisi, rather than a place-specific pair of letters — it's common in smaller national banking systems with one main registered site.
Does an 8-character code work for a Georgian bank?
Yes — the 8-character BIC and its 11-character form ending XXX both identify the same head office and are accepted interchangeably on wire instructions.