SWIFT/BIC code CMBLGB21XXX
CMBLGB21XXX belongs to City Merchants Bank LTD. in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CMBLGB21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CMBLGB21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | City Merchants Bank LTD. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the City Merchants Bank LTD. SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- CMBL 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 BIC CMBLGB21XXX?
CMBLGB21XXX identifies the main office of City Merchants Bank LTD. in London, United Kingdom. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at City Merchants Bank LTD..
Are CMBLGB21 and CMBLGB21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. CMBLGB21 is the short version of CMBLGB21XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to City Merchants Bank LTD. in London.
How long does a transfer to City Merchants Bank LTD. take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need CMBLGB21XXX for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need CMBLGB21XXX.
Does City Merchants Bank LTD. use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – CMBLGB21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for City Merchants Bank LTD. in United Kingdom, so there is no branch code to choose.
What is the best way to send money to City Merchants Bank LTD. in United Kingdom?
Many banks 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 – 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.