SWIFT/BIC code ARIVGB21XXX
ARIVGB21XXX belongs to Arcus Investment Limited in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ARIVGB21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ARIVGB21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Arcus Investment Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Arcus Investment Limited SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ARIV 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
What bank is behind BIC ARIVGB21XXX?
ARIVGB21XXX identifies the main office of Arcus Investment Limited in London, United Kingdom. Use it when you send money to an account at Arcus Investment Limited.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Arcus Investment Limited in United Kingdom?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Are ARIVGB21 and ARIVGB21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. ARIVGB21 is the short version of ARIVGB21XXX. XXX simply means head office, so both routes your payment to Arcus Investment Limited in London.
How long does a transfer to Arcus Investment Limited take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need ARIVGB21XXX for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need ARIVGB21XXX.
What does each part of ARIVGB21XXX stand for?
ARIV is the institution code of Arcus Investment Limited, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.