SWIFT/BIC code ALUSGB21POD
ALUSGB21POD belongs to Altus Limited in Bath, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ALUSGB21POD |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ALUSGB21 |
| Branch code | POD |
| Bank | Altus Limited |
| Branch | — |
| City | Bath |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- POD 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 SWIFT code ALUSGB21POD?
ALUSGB21POD is the SWIFT/BIC code of Altus Limited, a unit of Altus Limited in Bath, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use ALUSGB21POD incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check ALUSGB21POD against the details from Altus Limited before you confirm.
Can I use ALUSGB21 instead of ALUSGB21POD?
ALUSGB21 points to the main office of Altus Limited, while ALUSGB21POD is Altus Limited. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use ALUSGB21POD if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in ALUSGB21POD stand for?
ALUS is the institution code of Altus Limited, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and POD identifies the branch Altus Limited.
Has Altus Limited got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 57 SWIFT/BIC codes for Altus Limited in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Altus Limited.
Do I need ALUSGB21POD for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to 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 still need ALUSGB21POD.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.