SWIFT/BIC code AFUMGB21XXX
AFUMGB21XXX belongs to Axa Framlington Unit Management Limited in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AFUMGB21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AFUMGB21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Axa Framlington Unit Management Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Axa Framlington Unit Management Limited SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- AFUM 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 institution is behind BIC AFUMGB21XXX?
AFUMGB21XXX identifies the headquarters of Axa Framlington Unit Management Limited in London, United Kingdom. It is the code to use when a payment to Axa Framlington Unit Management Limited does not need a specific branch.
Does Axa Framlington Unit Management Limited use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – AFUMGB21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Axa Framlington Unit Management Limited in United Kingdom, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What do the letters in AFUMGB21XXX mean?
AFUM is the bank code of Axa Framlington Unit Management Limited, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
How long does it take to send money to Axa Framlington Unit Management Limited?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need AFUMGB21XXX for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to 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 AFUMGB21XXX.
Is AFUMGB21 and AFUMGB21XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. AFUMGB21 is the 8-character version of AFUMGB21XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both will reach Axa Framlington Unit Management Limited in London.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.