SWIFT/BIC code ALOIGB21XXX

ALOIGB21XXX belongs to Albion Oil LTD in London, United Kingdom.

ALOIGB21XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeALOIGB21XXX
8-character codeALOIGB21
Branch codeXXX
BankAlbion Oil LTD
BranchHead office
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the Albion Oil LTD SWIFT/BIC is built up

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

ALOI 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 ALOIGB21XXX?

ALOIGB21XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Albion Oil LTD in London, United Kingdom. Use it when a payment to Albion Oil LTD does not need a specific branch.

What happens if I enter ALOIGB21XXX with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check ALOIGB21XXX against the details from Albion Oil LTD before you confirm.

How long does a transfer to Albion Oil LTD take in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Albion Oil LTD in United Kingdom?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

Do I need ALOIGB21XXX to send euros 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. For other currencies you still need ALOIGB21XXX.

Are ALOIGB21 and ALOIGB21XXX the same code?

Yes, they are. ALOIGB21 is the 8-character version of ALOIGB21XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Albion Oil LTD in London.

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