SWIFT/BIC code ALUSGB21AAZ
ALUSGB21AAZ belongs to Altus Limited in Bath, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ALUSGB21AAZ |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ALUSGB21 |
| Branch code | AAZ |
| Bank | Altus Limited |
| Branch | — |
| City | Bath |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Altus Limited SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- AAZ 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 ALUSGB21AAZ?
The code ALUSGB21AAZ belongs to Altus Limited, part of Altus Limited in Bath, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter ALUSGB21AAZ incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check ALUSGB21AAZ against the details from Altus Limited before sending.
Can I use ALUSGB21 instead of ALUSGB21AAZ?
ALUSGB21 is the head office of Altus Limited, while ALUSGB21AAZ points to Altus Limited. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention ALUSGB21AAZ.
What does each part of ALUSGB21AAZ mean?
ALUS is the bank code of Altus Limited, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and AAZ identifies the department Altus Limited.
Do I need ALUSGB21AAZ for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need ALUSGB21AAZ.
How long does it take to send money to Altus Limited?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.