SWIFT/BIC code ALESGB31AGY
ALESGB31AGY belongs to Arbuthnot Securities Limited in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ALESGB31AGY |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ALESGB31 |
| Branch code | AGY |
| Bank | Arbuthnot Securities Limited |
| Branch | Agency Trading Branch |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Arbuthnot Securities Limited SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ALES Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- GB Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 31 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- AGY 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 SWIFT/BIC code ALESGB31AGY?
ALESGB31AGY identifies Agency Trading Branch, a unit of Arbuthnot Securities Limited in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need ALESGB31AGY for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need ALESGB31AGY.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Arbuthnot Securities Limited?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in ALESGB31AGY stand for?
ALES is the bank code of Arbuthnot Securities Limited, GB stands for United Kingdom, 31 is the location code and AGY identifies the department Agency Trading Branch.
How long does it take to send money to Arbuthnot Securities Limited in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use ALESGB31 instead of ALESGB31AGY?
ALESGB31 is the main office of Arbuthnot Securities Limited, while ALESGB31AGY is Agency Trading Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use ALESGB31AGY if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.