SWIFT/BIC code ALTSGB21XXX
ALTSGB21XXX belongs to Alliance Trust Savings Limited in Dundee, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ALTSGB21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ALTSGB21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Alliance Trust Savings Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Dundee |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Alliance Trust Savings Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ALTS 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 ALTSGB21XXX?
ALTSGB21XXX identifies the main office of Alliance Trust Savings Limited in Dundee, United Kingdom. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Alliance Trust Savings Limited.
What do the letters in ALTSGB21XXX mean?
ALTS is the bank code of Alliance Trust Savings Limited, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and XXX marks the head office.
How long does a transfer to Alliance Trust Savings 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 ALTSGB21XXX to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need ALTSGB21XXX.
Is ALTSGB21 and ALTSGB21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. ALTSGB21 is the short version of ALTSGB21XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version will reach Alliance Trust Savings Limited in Dundee.
Does Alliance Trust Savings Limited have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 4 SWIFT/BIC codes for Alliance Trust Savings Limited in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.