SWIFT/BIC code BAGCGB21XXX
BAGCGB21XXX belongs to Baillie Gifford and Company Limited in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BAGCGB21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BAGCGB21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Baillie Gifford and Company Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Baillie Gifford and Company Limited SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BAGC 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 BAGCGB21XXX?
The code BAGCGB21XXX belongs to the head office of Baillie Gifford and Company Limited in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Baillie Gifford and Company Limited.
What happens if I use BAGCGB21XXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BAGCGB21XXX against the details from Baillie Gifford and Company Limited before sending.
What does each part of BAGCGB21XXX mean?
BAGC is the bank code of Baillie Gifford and Company Limited, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and XXX means the main office.
Do I need BAGCGB21XXX to send euros 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 BAGCGB21XXX.
How long does a transfer to Baillie Gifford and Company Limited take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Are BAGCGB21 and BAGCGB21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. BAGCGB21 is the 8-character version of BAGCGB21XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both routes your payment to Baillie Gifford and Company Limited in Edinburgh.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.