SWIFT/BIC code ALUSGB21AAC
ALUSGB21AAC belongs to Altus Limited in Bath, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ALUSGB21AAC |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ALUSGB21 |
| Branch code | AAC |
| Bank | Altus Limited |
| Branch | — |
| City | Bath |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Altus Limited SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ALUS 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.
- AAC 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 branch uses SWIFT code ALUSGB21AAC?
The code ALUSGB21AAC belongs to Altus Limited, a unit of Altus Limited in Bath, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use ALUSGB21AAC incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check ALUSGB21AAC with the recipient before sending.
Do I need ALUSGB21AAC to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need ALUSGB21AAC.
How long does it take to send money to Altus Limited in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What does each part of ALUSGB21AAC stand for?
ALUS is the bank code of Altus Limited, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and AAC identifies the branch Altus Limited.
Can I use ALUSGB21 instead of ALUSGB21AAC?
ALUSGB21 points to the main office of Altus Limited, while ALUSGB21AAC is Altus Limited. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention ALUSGB21AAC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.