SWIFT/BIC code BALOGB21XXX

BALOGB21XXX belongs to Barings London (Portugal) in London, United Kingdom.

BALOGB21XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBALOGB21XXX
8-character codeBALOGB21
Branch codeXXX
BankBarings London (Portugal)
BranchHead office
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the Barings London (Portugal) SWIFT/BIC is structured

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

BALO 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 is behind BIC BALOGB21XXX?

BALOGB21XXX identifies the main office of Barings London (Portugal) in London, United Kingdom. Use it when a payment to Barings London (Portugal) does not need a specific branch.

Are BALOGB21 and BALOGB21XXX the same SWIFT code?

Yes. BALOGB21 is the 8-character version of BALOGB21XXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version will reach Barings London (Portugal) in London.

How long does it take to send money to Barings London (Portugal) in United Kingdom?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need BALOGB21XXX for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need BALOGB21XXX.

What happens if I use BALOGB21XXX incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BALOGB21XXX against the details from Barings London (Portugal) before sending.

Does Barings London (Portugal) have only one SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes – BALOGB21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Barings London (Portugal) in United Kingdom, so there is no branch code to choose.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.