SWIFT/BIC code CHORGB21XXX
CHORGB21XXX belongs to The Chorley and District Building Society in Chorley, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CHORGB21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CHORGB21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | The Chorley and District Building Society |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Chorley |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the The Chorley and District Building Society SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- CHOR 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 BIC CHORGB21XXX?
CHORGB21XXX identifies the head office of The Chorley and District Building Society in Chorley, United Kingdom. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at The Chorley and District Building Society.
What does each part of CHORGB21XXX stand for?
CHOR is the bank code of The Chorley and District Building Society, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
How long does it take to send money to The Chorley and District Building Society in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need CHORGB21XXX for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need CHORGB21XXX.
Are CHORGB21 and CHORGB21XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. CHORGB21 is the short version of CHORGB21XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version will reach The Chorley and District Building Society in Chorley.
What happens if I use CHORGB21XXX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check CHORGB21XXX against the details from The Chorley and District Building Society before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.