SWIFT/BIC code ALLHGB21XXX
ALLHGB21XXX belongs to Alliance and Leicester Sharesafe Limited in Leicester, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ALLHGB21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ALLHGB21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Alliance and Leicester Sharesafe Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Leicester |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Alliance and Leicester Sharesafe Limited SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ALLH 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 bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code ALLHGB21XXX?
The code ALLHGB21XXX belongs to the headquarters of Alliance and Leicester Sharesafe Limited in Leicester, United Kingdom. It is the code to use when a payment to Alliance and Leicester Sharesafe Limited does not need a specific branch.
Are ALLHGB21 and ALLHGB21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. ALLHGB21 is the short version of ALLHGB21XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both routes your payment to Alliance and Leicester Sharesafe Limited in Leicester.
Do I need ALLHGB21XXX for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need ALLHGB21XXX.
How long does it take to send money to Alliance and Leicester Sharesafe Limited in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What do the letters in ALLHGB21XXX mean?
ALLH is the institution code of Alliance and Leicester Sharesafe Limited, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and XXX means the head office.
Does Alliance and Leicester Sharesafe Limited use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – ALLHGB21XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Alliance and Leicester Sharesafe Limited in United Kingdom, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.