SWIFT/BIC code ALUSGB21PWA
ALUSGB21PWA belongs to Altus Limited in Bath, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ALUSGB21PWA |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ALUSGB21 |
| Branch code | PWA |
| 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.
- PWA 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 ALUSGB21PWA?
The code ALUSGB21PWA belongs to Altus Limited, a branch or department of Altus Limited in Bath, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use ALUSGB21 instead of ALUSGB21PWA?
ALUSGB21 points to the main office of Altus Limited, while ALUSGB21PWA is Altus Limited. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use ALUSGB21PWA if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of ALUSGB21PWA stand for?
ALUS is the bank code of Altus Limited, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and PWA identifies the department Altus Limited.
Does Altus Limited have other 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.
What happens if I enter ALUSGB21PWA incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check ALUSGB21PWA against the details from Altus Limited before sending.
Do I need ALUSGB21PWA to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need ALUSGB21PWA.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.