SWIFT/BIC code BIBSGB21XXX
BIBSGB21XXX belongs to Bath Investment and Building Society in Bath, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BIBSGB21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BIBSGB21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bath Investment and Building Society |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Bath |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Bath Investment and Building Society SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BIBS 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 uses SWIFT code BIBSGB21XXX?
BIBSGB21XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Bath Investment and Building Society in Bath, United Kingdom. Use it when you send money to an account at Bath Investment and Building Society.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bath Investment and Building Society 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.
How long does it take to send money to Bath Investment and Building Society?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need BIBSGB21XXX for a euro transfer 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. For other currencies you do need BIBSGB21XXX.
Are BIBSGB21 and BIBSGB21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. BIBSGB21 is the short version of BIBSGB21XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both routes your payment to Bath Investment and Building Society in Bath.
What happens if I enter BIBSGB21XXX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BIBSGB21XXX with the recipient before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.