SWIFT/BIC code ACTUGB22BAW

ACTUGB22BAW belongs to Actuare Limited in Harpenden, United Kingdom.

ACTUGB22BAW

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeACTUGB22BAW
8-character codeACTUGB22
Branch codeBAW
BankActuare Limited
BranchActuare Interconnect Services
CityHarpenden
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the Actuare Limited SWIFT/BIC is structured

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

ACTU Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
GB Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
22 Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
BAW 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

Which branch is behind SWIFT code ACTUGB22BAW?

ACTUGB22BAW identifies Actuare Interconnect Services, a unit of Actuare Limited in Harpenden, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Do I need ACTUGB22BAW for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need ACTUGB22BAW.

What happens if I use ACTUGB22BAW with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check ACTUGB22BAW with the recipient before you confirm.

How long does it take to send money to Actuare Limited?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What is the best way to send money to Actuare Limited 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 specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

What does each part of ACTUGB22BAW mean?

ACTU is the bank code of Actuare Limited, GB stands for United Kingdom, 22 is the code for the city or region and BAW is the code of the department Actuare Interconnect Services.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.