SWIFT/BIC code ADVTGB21XXX
ADVTGB21XXX belongs to Advent Limited in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ADVTGB21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ADVTGB21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Advent Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Advent Limited SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ADVT 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
Which bank is behind SWIFT code ADVTGB21XXX?
ADVTGB21XXX identifies the head office of Advent Limited in London, United Kingdom. Use it when a payment to Advent Limited does not need a specific branch.
Does Advent Limited use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, ADVTGB21XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Advent Limited in United Kingdom, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What does each part of ADVTGB21XXX mean?
ADVT is the bank code of Advent Limited, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
Is ADVTGB21 and ADVTGB21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. ADVTGB21 is the short version of ADVTGB21XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both will reach Advent Limited in London.
Do I need ADVTGB21XXX for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need ADVTGB21XXX.
How long does it take to send money to Advent Limited in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.