SWIFT/BIC code BGSMGB21XXX
BGSMGB21XXX belongs to Baillie Gifford Savings Management Limited in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BGSMGB21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BGSMGB21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Baillie Gifford Savings Management Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Baillie Gifford Savings Management Limited SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BGSM 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 is behind BIC BGSMGB21XXX?
BGSMGB21XXX identifies the head office of Baillie Gifford Savings Management Limited in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Use it when you send money to an account at Baillie Gifford Savings Management Limited.
What happens if I use BGSMGB21XXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BGSMGB21XXX with the recipient before you confirm.
Does Baillie Gifford Savings Management Limited use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – BGSMGB21XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Baillie Gifford Savings Management Limited in United Kingdom, so there is no branch code to choose.
What does each part of BGSMGB21XXX stand for?
BGSM is the bank code of Baillie Gifford Savings Management Limited, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and XXX means the head office.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Baillie Gifford Savings Management Limited?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
Do I need BGSMGB21XXX to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need BGSMGB21XXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.