SWIFT/BIC code BLICGB21XXX

BLICGB21XXX belongs to Republic New York (U.k.) LTD. in London, United Kingdom.

BLICGB21XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBLICGB21XXX
8-character codeBLICGB21
Branch codeXXX
BankRepublic New York (U.k.) LTD.
BranchHead office
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the Republic New York (U.k.) LTD. SWIFT/BIC is built up

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

BLIC 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code BLICGB21XXX?

The code BLICGB21XXX belongs to the headquarters of Republic New York (U.k.) LTD. in London, United Kingdom. It is the code to use when a payment to Republic New York (U.k.) LTD. does not need a specific branch.

Does Republic New York (U.k.) LTD. have only one SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes – BLICGB21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Republic New York (U.k.) LTD. in United Kingdom, so there is no branch code to choose.

What do the letters in BLICGB21XXX stand for?

BLIC is the bank code of Republic New York (U.k.) LTD., GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and XXX means the head office.

Do I need BLICGB21XXX to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need BLICGB21XXX.

How long does a transfer to Republic New York (U.k.) LTD. take in United Kingdom?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Republic New York (U.k.) LTD.?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.