SWIFT/BIC code ALUSGB21PWO
ALUSGB21PWO belongs to Altus Limited in Bath, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ALUSGB21PWO |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ALUSGB21 |
| Branch code | PWO |
| Bank | Altus Limited |
| Branch | — |
| City | Bath |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- PWO 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code ALUSGB21PWO?
ALUSGB21PWO is the SWIFT/BIC code of Altus Limited, a unit of Altus Limited in Bath, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need ALUSGB21PWO for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need ALUSGB21PWO.
How long does a transfer to Altus Limited take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What do the letters in ALUSGB21PWO stand for?
ALUS is the institution code of Altus Limited, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and PWO is the code of 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, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Altus Limited.
What happens if I enter ALUSGB21PWO incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check ALUSGB21PWO against the details from Altus Limited before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.