SWIFT/BIC code BSITGB21XXX

BSITGB21XXX belongs to Bear Stearns International Trading LTD. in London, United Kingdom.

BSITGB21XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBSITGB21XXX
8-character codeBSITGB21
Branch codeXXX
BankBear Stearns International Trading LTD.
BranchHead office
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the Bear Stearns International Trading LTD. SWIFT/BIC is structured

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

BSIT 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 code BSITGB21XXX?

The code BSITGB21XXX belongs to the main office of Bear Stearns International Trading LTD. in London, United Kingdom. Use it when you send money to an account at Bear Stearns International Trading LTD..

What happens if I enter BSITGB21XXX incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BSITGB21XXX against the details from Bear Stearns International Trading LTD. before you confirm.

What does each part of BSITGB21XXX stand for?

BSIT is the institution code of Bear Stearns International Trading LTD., GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.

Does Bear Stearns International Trading LTD. use only one SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes – BSITGB21XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Bear Stearns International Trading LTD. in United Kingdom, so you do not need to pick a branch code.

How long does a transfer to Bear Stearns International Trading LTD. take in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need BSITGB21XXX to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need BSITGB21XXX.

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