SWIFT/BIC code BATSNG21XXX
BATSNG21XXX belongs to British American Tobacco (Nigeria) LTD in Lagos, Nigeria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BATSNG21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BATSNG21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | British American Tobacco (Nigeria) LTD |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Lagos |
| Country | Nigeria |
How the British American Tobacco (Nigeria) LTD SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BATS Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- NG 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/BIC code BATSNG21XXX?
BATSNG21XXX identifies the head office of British American Tobacco (Nigeria) LTD in Lagos, Nigeria. Use it when a payment to British American Tobacco (Nigeria) LTD does not need a specific branch.
What happens if I enter BATSNG21XXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BATSNG21XXX with the recipient before you confirm.
Does British American Tobacco (Nigeria) LTD use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – BATSNG21XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for British American Tobacco (Nigeria) LTD in Nigeria, so there is no branch code to choose.
Is BATSNG21 and BATSNG21XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. BATSNG21 is the 8-character version of BATSNG21XXX. XXX simply means head office, so both routes your payment to British American Tobacco (Nigeria) LTD in Lagos.
What does each part of BATSNG21XXX mean?
BATS is the institution code of British American Tobacco (Nigeria) LTD, NG is the ISO code of Nigeria, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
What do I need to send money to an account at British American Tobacco (Nigeria) LTD?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BATSNG21XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Nigeria is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.