SWIFT/BIC code AXPSGB21XXX
AXPSGB21XXX belongs to Axa Portfolio Services in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AXPSGB21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AXPSGB21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Axa Portfolio Services |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Axa Portfolio Services SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- AXPS 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 bank uses SWIFT code AXPSGB21XXX?
The code AXPSGB21XXX belongs to the headquarters of Axa Portfolio Services in London, United Kingdom. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Axa Portfolio Services.
What does each part of AXPSGB21XXX mean?
AXPS is the institution code of Axa Portfolio Services, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Axa Portfolio Services in United Kingdom?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Do I need AXPSGB21XXX for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need AXPSGB21XXX.
How long does it take to send money to Axa Portfolio Services?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Is AXPSGB21 and AXPSGB21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. AXPSGB21 is the 8-character version of AXPSGB21XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both routes your payment to Axa Portfolio Services in London.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.