SWIFT/BIC code CAILGB21XXX
CAILGB21XXX belongs to Cathay Financial Limited in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CAILGB21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CAILGB21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Cathay Financial Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Cathay Financial Limited SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- CAIL 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 uses SWIFT code CAILGB21XXX?
CAILGB21XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Cathay Financial Limited in London, United Kingdom. Use it when you send money to an account at Cathay Financial Limited.
Does Cathay Financial Limited use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, CAILGB21XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Cathay Financial Limited in United Kingdom, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What do the letters in CAILGB21XXX stand for?
CAIL is the bank code of Cathay Financial Limited, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Cathay Financial Limited in United Kingdom?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
What happens if I use CAILGB21XXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check CAILGB21XXX against the details from Cathay Financial Limited before sending.
How long does it take to send money to Cathay Financial Limited?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.