SWIFT/BIC code CILOGB21XXX
CILOGB21XXX belongs to City of London Options Limited in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CILOGB21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CILOGB21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | City of London Options Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the City of London Options Limited SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- CILO 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 uses BIC CILOGB21XXX?
The code CILOGB21XXX belongs to the head office of City of London Options Limited in London, United Kingdom. Use it when a payment to City of London Options Limited does not need a specific branch.
Does City of London Options Limited use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – CILOGB21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for City of London Options Limited in United Kingdom, so there is no branch code to choose.
Are CILOGB21 and CILOGB21XXX the same code?
Yes. CILOGB21 is the short version of CILOGB21XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version will reach City of London Options Limited in London.
How long does a transfer to City of London Options Limited take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need CILOGB21XXX to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need CILOGB21XXX.
What do the letters in CILOGB21XXX stand for?
CILO is the institution code of City of London Options Limited, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.