SWIFT/BIC code AFTBGB22XXX
AFTBGB22XXX belongs to Aftab Currency Exchange Limited in Manchester, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AFTBGB22XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AFTBGB22 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Aftab Currency Exchange Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Manchester |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Aftab Currency Exchange Limited SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- AFTB 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.
- 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 AFTBGB22XXX?
AFTBGB22XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Aftab Currency Exchange Limited in Manchester, United Kingdom. Use it when you send money to an account at Aftab Currency Exchange Limited.
What does each part of AFTBGB22XXX stand for?
AFTB is the bank code of Aftab Currency Exchange Limited, GB stands for United Kingdom, 22 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
What happens if I enter AFTBGB22XXX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check AFTBGB22XXX against the details from Aftab Currency Exchange Limited before you confirm.
Is AFTBGB22 and AFTBGB22XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. AFTBGB22 is the 8-character version of AFTBGB22XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both will reach Aftab Currency Exchange Limited in Manchester.
How long does it take to send money to Aftab Currency Exchange Limited in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need AFTBGB22XXX for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need AFTBGB22XXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.