SWIFT/BIC code ALREGB21XXX
ALREGB21XXX belongs to Alternet (UK) Limited in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ALREGB21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ALREGB21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Alternet (UK) Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Alternet (UK) Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ALRE 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code ALREGB21XXX?
ALREGB21XXX identifies the headquarters of Alternet (UK) Limited in London, United Kingdom. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Alternet (UK) Limited.
How long does a transfer to Alternet (UK) Limited take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need ALREGB21XXX to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need ALREGB21XXX.
Are ALREGB21 and ALREGB21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. ALREGB21 is the short version of ALREGB21XXX. XXX simply means head office, so both routes your payment to Alternet (UK) Limited in London.
Does Alternet (UK) Limited have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, ALREGB21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Alternet (UK) Limited in United Kingdom, so there is no branch code to choose.
What do the letters in ALREGB21XXX stand for?
ALRE is the bank code of Alternet (UK) Limited, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.