SWIFT/BIC code BATSSG21XXX
BATSSG21XXX belongs to British American Tobacco (Singapore) Pte LTD in Singapore, Singapore.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BATSSG21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BATSSG21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | British American Tobacco (Singapore) Pte LTD |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Singapore |
| Country | Singapore |
The way the British American Tobacco (Singapore) Pte 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.
- SG 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
What bank uses BIC BATSSG21XXX?
The code BATSSG21XXX belongs to the main office of British American Tobacco (Singapore) Pte LTD in Singapore, Singapore. It is the code to use when a payment to British American Tobacco (Singapore) Pte LTD does not need a specific branch.
Are BATSSG21 and BATSSG21XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. BATSSG21 is the 8-character version of BATSSG21XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version will reach British American Tobacco (Singapore) Pte LTD in Singapore.
What do I need to send money to an account at British American Tobacco (Singapore) Pte LTD?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BATSSG21XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Singapore uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What does each part of BATSSG21XXX stand for?
BATS is the bank code of British American Tobacco (Singapore) Pte LTD, SG is the ISO code of Singapore, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
How long does a transfer to British American Tobacco (Singapore) Pte LTD take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What is the cheapest way to send money to British American Tobacco (Singapore) Pte LTD in Singapore?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Singapore Dollar with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.