SWIFT/BIC code BRABGB22XXX
BRABGB22XXX belongs to Bradford and Bingley PLC in Bingley, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BRABGB22XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BRABGB22 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bradford and Bingley PLC |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Bingley |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Bradford and Bingley PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BRAB Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- GB Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 22 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 code BRABGB22XXX?
The code BRABGB22XXX belongs to the headquarters of Bradford and Bingley PLC in Bingley, United Kingdom. Use it when you send money to an account at Bradford and Bingley PLC.
What do the letters in BRABGB22XXX stand for?
BRAB is the bank code of Bradford and Bingley PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 22 is the location code and XXX marks the head office.
Does Bradford and Bingley PLC use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, BRABGB22XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Bradford and Bingley PLC in United Kingdom, so there is no branch code to choose.
Is BRABGB22 and BRABGB22XXX the same code?
Yes. BRABGB22 is the short version of BRABGB22XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Bradford and Bingley PLC in Bingley.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bradford and Bingley PLC 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 transfer services before you send.
Do I need BRABGB22XXX 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 BRABGB22XXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.