SWIFT/BIC code BIFIGB21XXX
BIFIGB21XXX belongs to Bibby Financial Services in Banbury, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BIFIGB21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BIFIGB21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bibby Financial Services |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Banbury |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Bibby Financial Services SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BIFI 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 SWIFT/BIC code BIFIGB21XXX?
BIFIGB21XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Bibby Financial Services in Banbury, United Kingdom. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Bibby Financial Services.
What happens if I enter BIFIGB21XXX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BIFIGB21XXX with the recipient before you confirm.
Does Bibby Financial Services have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – BIFIGB21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Bibby Financial Services in United Kingdom, so there is no branch code to choose.
What do the letters in BIFIGB21XXX mean?
BIFI is the institution code of Bibby Financial Services, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and XXX marks the head office.
Do I need BIFIGB21XXX to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need BIFIGB21XXX.
How long does a transfer to Bibby Financial Services take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.