SWIFT/BIC code BUCSGB21XXX
BUCSGB21XXX belongs to Buchanan Securities Limited in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BUCSGB21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BUCSGB21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Buchanan Securities Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Buchanan Securities Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BUCS 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 BUCSGB21XXX?
The code BUCSGB21XXX belongs to the main office of Buchanan Securities Limited in London, United Kingdom. It is the code to use when a payment to Buchanan Securities Limited does not need a specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Buchanan Securities Limited in United Kingdom?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in BUCSGB21XXX mean?
BUCS is the bank code of Buchanan Securities Limited, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
How long does it take to send money to Buchanan Securities Limited?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BUCSGB21XXX to send euros 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. If you send another currency you still need BUCSGB21XXX.
Is BUCSGB21 and BUCSGB21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. BUCSGB21 is the 8-character version of BUCSGB21XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Buchanan Securities Limited in London.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.