SWIFT/BIC code ASFAGB21XXX
ASFAGB21XXX belongs to Asahi Finance (UK) LTD. in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ASFAGB21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ASFAGB21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Asahi Finance (UK) LTD. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Asahi Finance (UK) LTD. SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ASFA 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 SWIFT code ASFAGB21XXX?
ASFAGB21XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Asahi Finance (UK) LTD. in London, United Kingdom. Use it when a payment to Asahi Finance (UK) LTD. does not need a specific branch.
What does each part of ASFAGB21XXX stand for?
ASFA is the institution code of Asahi Finance (UK) LTD., GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and XXX means the main office.
How long does it take to send money to Asahi Finance (UK) LTD.?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need ASFAGB21XXX to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need ASFAGB21XXX.
Are ASFAGB21 and ASFAGB21XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. ASFAGB21 is the 8-character version of ASFAGB21XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Asahi Finance (UK) LTD. in London.
Does Asahi Finance (UK) LTD. have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – ASFAGB21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Asahi Finance (UK) LTD. in United Kingdom, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.