SWIFT/BIC code BGPFGB21XXX
BGPFGB21XXX belongs to British Gas Pension Funds Management LTD. in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BGPFGB21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BGPFGB21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | British Gas Pension Funds Management LTD. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the British Gas Pension Funds Management LTD. SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BGPF 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/BIC code BGPFGB21XXX?
The code BGPFGB21XXX belongs to the headquarters of British Gas Pension Funds Management LTD. in London, United Kingdom. Use it when a payment to British Gas Pension Funds Management LTD. does not need a specific branch.
What happens if I use BGPFGB21XXX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BGPFGB21XXX with the recipient before you confirm.
What is the cheapest way to send money to British Gas Pension Funds Management LTD. in United Kingdom?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Does British Gas Pension Funds Management LTD. have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, BGPFGB21XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for British Gas Pension Funds Management LTD. in United Kingdom, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Is BGPFGB21 and BGPFGB21XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. BGPFGB21 is the 8-character version of BGPFGB21XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both will reach British Gas Pension Funds Management LTD. in London.
Do I need BGPFGB21XXX to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need BGPFGB21XXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.