SWIFT/BIC code BSIKGB21XXX
BSIKGB21XXX belongs to Bear Sterns International (Stock Borrowing and Lending Intermediary) LTD. in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BSIKGB21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BSIKGB21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bear Sterns International (Stock Borrowing and Lending Intermediary) LTD. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Bear Sterns International (Stock Borrowing and Lending Intermediary) LTD. SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BSIK 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 bank uses SWIFT code BSIKGB21XXX?
BSIKGB21XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Bear Sterns International (Stock Borrowing and Lending Intermediary) LTD. in London, United Kingdom. Use it when you send money to an account at Bear Sterns International (Stock Borrowing and Lending Intermediary) LTD..
Are BSIKGB21 and BSIKGB21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. BSIKGB21 is the 8-character version of BSIKGB21XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Bear Sterns International (Stock Borrowing and Lending Intermediary) LTD. in London.
Do I need BSIKGB21XXX 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 still need BSIKGB21XXX.
How long does it take to send money to Bear Sterns International (Stock Borrowing and Lending Intermediary) LTD. in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What do the letters in BSIKGB21XXX mean?
BSIK is the institution code of Bear Sterns International (Stock Borrowing and Lending Intermediary) LTD., GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
What happens if I use BSIKGB21XXX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BSIKGB21XXX with the recipient before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.