GTBank Uganda SWIFT code is the official identifier for international transfers with Guaranty Trust Bank (Uganda) Ltd. The 8-character version is GTBIUGKA, while the full 11-character format is GTBIUGKAXXX. Sometimes it may appear as GTBIUGKA XXX, but the correct version is always GTBIUGKAXXX without spaces.
The registered head-office address for this SWIFT code is:
Guaranty Trust Bank (Uganda) Ltd, Plot 56 Kira Road, Kampala, Uganda.
A SWIFT/BIC code is structured into four key segments:
- GTBI → bank code (Guaranty Trust Bank)
- UG → country code (Uganda)
- KA → location code (Kampala)
- XXX → branch code (head office)
From this structure, GTBIUGKA identifies GTBank Uganda in Kampala. Adding XXX extends it into the full 11-character head-office SWIFT code: GTBIUGKAXXX.
Quick reference (copy-ready):
- 8-character SWIFT/BIC: GTBIUGKA
- 11-character SWIFT/BIC: GTBIUGKAXXX
- Bank: Guaranty Trust Bank (Uganda) Ltd
- Address: Plot 56 Kira Road, Kampala, Uganda
- Usage: International transfers to or from GTBank Uganda accounts
When to use it
Use the GTBank Uganda SWIFT code whenever you are sending money from abroad to a GTBank Uganda account or receiving funds internationally via GTBank Uganda.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Typing spaces in the SWIFT code (always use GTBIUGKAXXX, not “GTBIUGKA XXX”).
- Confusing GTBank Uganda with GTBank Nigeria or other GTBank subsidiaries.
- Using the 8-character form when the transfer form requires the 11-character format.
Step-by-step guide to making a transfer with GTBank Uganda SWIFT code
- Confirm the recipient’s account name and GTBank Uganda account number.
- Enter the SWIFT code: GTBIUGKA (8-character) or GTBIUGKAXXX (11-character).
- Provide the registered address: Plot 56 Kira Road, Kampala, Uganda.
- Select your transfer currency (USD, EUR, GBP, or UGX).
- Decide who covers the transfer charges (sender, recipient, or shared).
- Clearly state the purpose of the transfer (e.g., tuition, business, remittance).
- Double-check all information before confirming.
- Save the confirmation slip and provide the reference number to the beneficiary.
Final checklist
✔ Recipient account details correct
✔ Correct SWIFT code entered (GTBIUGKA or GTBIUGKAXXX)
✔ Bank address provided if required
✔ Purpose of payment clearly stated
✔ Fees arrangement confirmed
By using the GTBank Uganda SWIFT code correctly, you ensure that international transfers are processed securely, efficiently, and without delays.
