SWIFT/BIC code BCARGB21XXX
BCARGB21XXX belongs to Carolina Bank LTD. in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCARGB21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCARGB21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Carolina Bank LTD. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Carolina Bank LTD. SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BCAR 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 uses SWIFT code BCARGB21XXX?
BCARGB21XXX identifies the head office of Carolina Bank LTD. in London, United Kingdom. It is the code to use when a payment to Carolina Bank LTD. does not need a specific branch.
What does each part of BCARGB21XXX mean?
BCAR is the institution code of Carolina Bank LTD., GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and XXX means the main office.
Does Carolina Bank LTD. use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, BCARGB21XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Carolina Bank LTD. in United Kingdom, so there is no branch code to choose.
Is BCARGB21 and BCARGB21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. BCARGB21 is the short version of BCARGB21XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version will reach Carolina Bank LTD. in London.
How long does it take to send money to Carolina Bank LTD. in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need BCARGB21XXX for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need BCARGB21XXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.