SWIFT/BIC code ALESGB31XXX
ALESGB31XXX belongs to Arbuthnot Securities Limited in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ALESGB31XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ALESGB31 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Arbuthnot Securities Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 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 SWIFT code ALESGB31XXX?
ALESGB31XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Arbuthnot Securities Limited in London, United Kingdom. Use it when you send money to an account at Arbuthnot Securities Limited.
What do the letters in ALESGB31XXX mean?
ALES is the institution code of Arbuthnot Securities Limited, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 31 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Arbuthnot Securities Limited?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does a transfer to Arbuthnot Securities Limited take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need ALESGB31XXX to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need ALESGB31XXX.
Is ALESGB31 and ALESGB31XXX the same code?
Yes. ALESGB31 is the short version of ALESGB31XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Arbuthnot Securities Limited in London.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.