SWIFT/BIC code CLBVGB21XXX

CLBVGB21XXX belongs to Close Brothers Investment Limited in London, United Kingdom.

CLBVGB21XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCLBVGB21XXX
8-character codeCLBVGB21
Branch codeXXX
BankClose Brothers Investment Limited
BranchHead office
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the Close Brothers Investment Limited SWIFT/BIC works

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

CLBV 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 BIC CLBVGB21XXX?

CLBVGB21XXX identifies the main office of Close Brothers Investment Limited in London, United Kingdom. Use it when you send money to an account at Close Brothers Investment Limited.

What happens if I enter CLBVGB21XXX with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check CLBVGB21XXX against the details from Close Brothers Investment Limited before sending.

What is the best way to send money to Close Brothers Investment Limited?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

What do the letters in CLBVGB21XXX mean?

CLBV is the institution code of Close Brothers Investment Limited, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.

Are CLBVGB21 and CLBVGB21XXX the same SWIFT code?

Yes. CLBVGB21 is the 8-character version of CLBVGB21XXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version will reach Close Brothers Investment Limited in London.

Does Close Brothers Investment Limited use a single SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes – CLBVGB21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Close Brothers Investment Limited in United Kingdom, so you do not need to pick a branch code.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.