SWIFT/BIC code CFIOGB21XXX
CFIOGB21XXX belongs to City Financial Investment Company Limited in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CFIOGB21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CFIOGB21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | City Financial Investment Company Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the City Financial Investment Company Limited SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- CFIO 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 is behind SWIFT code CFIOGB21XXX?
The code CFIOGB21XXX belongs to the headquarters of City Financial Investment Company Limited in London, United Kingdom. Use it when a payment to City Financial Investment Company Limited does not need a specific branch.
Are CFIOGB21 and CFIOGB21XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. CFIOGB21 is the short version of CFIOGB21XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version routes your payment to City Financial Investment Company Limited in London.
How long does a transfer to City Financial Investment Company Limited take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need CFIOGB21XXX to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need CFIOGB21XXX.
What does each part of CFIOGB21XXX stand for?
CFIO is the institution code of City Financial Investment Company Limited, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
What is the best way to send money to City Financial Investment Company Limited?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.