SWIFT/BIC code BFWCGB21XXX
BFWCGB21XXX belongs to Blackpool Fylde and Wyre Credit Union Limited in Blackpool, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BFWCGB21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BFWCGB21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Blackpool Fylde and Wyre Credit Union Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Blackpool |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Blackpool Fylde and Wyre Credit Union Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BFWC 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 BIC BFWCGB21XXX?
BFWCGB21XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Blackpool Fylde and Wyre Credit Union Limited in Blackpool, United Kingdom. Use it when you send money to an account at Blackpool Fylde and Wyre Credit Union Limited.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Blackpool Fylde and Wyre Credit Union Limited?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Does Blackpool Fylde and Wyre Credit Union Limited use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, BFWCGB21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Blackpool Fylde and Wyre Credit Union Limited in United Kingdom, so there is no branch code to choose.
What does each part of BFWCGB21XXX stand for?
BFWC is the institution code of Blackpool Fylde and Wyre Credit Union Limited, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
What happens if I use BFWCGB21XXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BFWCGB21XXX with the recipient before sending.
Is BFWCGB21 and BFWCGB21XXX the same code?
Yes. BFWCGB21 is the 8-character version of BFWCGB21XXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version routes your payment to Blackpool Fylde and Wyre Credit Union Limited in Blackpool.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.