SWIFT/BIC code ABSIGB21XXX
ABSIGB21XXX belongs to Alex Brown and Sons Investments LTD in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ABSIGB21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ABSIGB21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Alex Brown and Sons Investments LTD |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Alex Brown and Sons Investments LTD SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ABSI Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- GB Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
What bank uses BIC ABSIGB21XXX?
ABSIGB21XXX identifies the head office of Alex Brown and Sons Investments LTD in London, United Kingdom. Use it when you send money to an account at Alex Brown and Sons Investments LTD.
What is the best way to send money to Alex Brown and Sons Investments LTD in United Kingdom?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Does Alex Brown and Sons Investments LTD have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, ABSIGB21XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Alex Brown and Sons Investments LTD in United Kingdom, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What do the letters in ABSIGB21XXX mean?
ABSI is the bank code of Alex Brown and Sons Investments LTD, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and XXX means the main office.
Do I need ABSIGB21XXX to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need ABSIGB21XXX.
How long does it take to send money to Alex Brown and Sons Investments LTD?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.