SWIFT/BIC code CRFMGB21XXX
CRFMGB21XXX belongs to Crown Financial and Merchant Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CRFMGB21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CRFMGB21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Crown Financial and Merchant Bank PLC |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Crown Financial and Merchant Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- CRFM 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 CRFMGB21XXX?
CRFMGB21XXX identifies the main office of Crown Financial and Merchant Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use it when a payment to Crown Financial and Merchant Bank PLC does not need a specific branch.
Does Crown Financial and Merchant Bank PLC use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – CRFMGB21XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Crown Financial and Merchant Bank PLC in United Kingdom, so there is no branch code to choose.
What is the best way to send money to Crown Financial and Merchant Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Is CRFMGB21 and CRFMGB21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. CRFMGB21 is the 8-character version of CRFMGB21XXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version will reach Crown Financial and Merchant Bank PLC in London.
How long does a transfer to Crown Financial and Merchant Bank PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need CRFMGB21XXX for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need CRFMGB21XXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.