SWIFT/BIC code BATSGB31XXX
BATSGB31XXX belongs to British American Tobacco (Ame) LTD in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BATSGB31XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BATSGB31 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | British American Tobacco (Ame) LTD |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the British American Tobacco (Ame) LTD SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BATS Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- GB Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 31 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 BATSGB31XXX?
BATSGB31XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of British American Tobacco (Ame) LTD in London, United Kingdom. Use it when you send money to an account at British American Tobacco (Ame) LTD.
What happens if I enter BATSGB31XXX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BATSGB31XXX against the details from British American Tobacco (Ame) LTD before you confirm.
Does British American Tobacco (Ame) LTD have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, BATSGB31XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for British American Tobacco (Ame) LTD in United Kingdom, so there is no branch code to choose.
What does each part of BATSGB31XXX stand for?
BATS is the bank code of British American Tobacco (Ame) LTD, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 31 is the location code and XXX means the main office.
How long does a transfer to British American Tobacco (Ame) LTD take?
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 BATSGB31XXX to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need BATSGB31XXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.