SWIFT/BIC code ACTUGB22COF
ACTUGB22COF belongs to Actuare Limited in Harpenden, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ACTUGB22COF |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ACTUGB22 |
| Branch code | COF |
| Bank | Actuare Limited |
| Branch | Actuare Interconnect Services |
| City | Harpenden |
| Country | United 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.
- COF 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 ACTUGB22COF?
ACTUGB22COF is the SWIFT/BIC code of Actuare Interconnect Services, a unit of Actuare Limited in Harpenden, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need ACTUGB22COF 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 ACTUGB22COF.
How long does a transfer to Actuare Limited take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What happens if I use ACTUGB22COF incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check ACTUGB22COF against the details from Actuare Limited before you confirm.
Can I use ACTUGB22 instead of ACTUGB22COF?
ACTUGB22 points to the main office of Actuare Limited, while ACTUGB22COF is Actuare Interconnect Services. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention ACTUGB22COF.
What does each part of ACTUGB22COF mean?
ACTU is the bank code of Actuare Limited, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 22 is the code for the city or region and COF identifies the branch Actuare Interconnect Services.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.