SWIFT/BIC code ALHLGB21XXX

ALHLGB21XXX belongs to Albert e Sharp Llp in Stratford-Upon-Avon, United Kingdom.

ALHLGB21XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeALHLGB21XXX
8-character codeALHLGB21
Branch codeXXX
BankAlbert e Sharp Llp
BranchHead office
CityStratford-Upon-Avon
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the Albert e Sharp Llp SWIFT/BIC works

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

ALHL 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

What bank is behind BIC ALHLGB21XXX?

The code ALHLGB21XXX belongs to the main office of Albert e Sharp Llp in Stratford-Upon-Avon, United Kingdom. Use it when a payment to Albert e Sharp Llp does not need a specific branch.

What does each part of ALHLGB21XXX mean?

ALHL is the institution code of Albert e Sharp Llp, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.

What happens if I use ALHLGB21XXX with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check ALHLGB21XXX against the details from Albert e Sharp Llp before sending.

How long does a transfer to Albert e Sharp Llp take in United Kingdom?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need ALHLGB21XXX 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. If you send another currency you still need ALHLGB21XXX.

Are ALHLGB21 and ALHLGB21XXX the same SWIFT code?

Yes, they are. ALHLGB21 is the 8-character version of ALHLGB21XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version routes your payment to Albert e Sharp Llp in Stratford-Upon-Avon.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.