SWIFT/BIC code BCIGGB21XXX
BCIGGB21XXX belongs to Lafarge Investment Management Limited in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCIGGB21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCIGGB21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Lafarge Investment Management Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Lafarge Investment Management Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BCIG 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
What bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code BCIGGB21XXX?
BCIGGB21XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Lafarge Investment Management Limited in London, United Kingdom. Use it when you send money to an account at Lafarge Investment Management Limited.
What does each part of BCIGGB21XXX mean?
BCIG is the institution code of Lafarge Investment Management Limited, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
Do I need BCIGGB21XXX for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need BCIGGB21XXX.
How long does it take to send money to Lafarge Investment Management Limited?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Are BCIGGB21 and BCIGGB21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. BCIGGB21 is the short version of BCIGGB21XXX. XXX simply means head office, so both will reach Lafarge Investment Management Limited in London.
What is the best way to send money to Lafarge Investment Management Limited in United Kingdom?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services 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.