SWIFT/BIC code APILGB21XXX
APILGB21XXX belongs to Aberdeen Private Investors Limited in Aberdeen, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | APILGB21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | APILGB21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Aberdeen Private Investors Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Aberdeen |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Aberdeen Private Investors Limited SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- APIL 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.
- XXX 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 institution is behind SWIFT/BIC code APILGB21XXX?
APILGB21XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Aberdeen Private Investors Limited in Aberdeen, United Kingdom. Use it when you send money to an account at Aberdeen Private Investors Limited.
What do the letters in APILGB21XXX mean?
APIL is the institution code of Aberdeen Private Investors Limited, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and XXX marks the head office.
Does Aberdeen Private Investors Limited use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – APILGB21XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Aberdeen Private Investors Limited in United Kingdom, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
How long does it take to send money to Aberdeen Private Investors Limited in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need APILGB21XXX to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need APILGB21XXX.
Are APILGB21 and APILGB21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. APILGB21 is the short version of APILGB21XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version routes your payment to Aberdeen Private Investors Limited in Aberdeen.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.