SWIFT/BIC code CRNEGB2SXXX
CRNEGB2SXXX belongs to Cairn Energy PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CRNEGB2SXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CRNEGB2S |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Cairn Energy PLC |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Cairn Energy PLC SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- CRNE Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- GB Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 2S 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 SWIFT code CRNEGB2SXXX?
The code CRNEGB2SXXX belongs to the headquarters of Cairn Energy PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. It is the code to use when a payment to Cairn Energy PLC does not need a specific branch.
Does Cairn Energy PLC have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – CRNEGB2SXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Cairn Energy PLC in United Kingdom, so there is no branch code to choose.
Are CRNEGB2S and CRNEGB2SXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. CRNEGB2S is the short version of CRNEGB2SXXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version routes your payment to Cairn Energy PLC in Edinburgh.
Do I need CRNEGB2SXXX for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need CRNEGB2SXXX.
What does each part of CRNEGB2SXXX stand for?
CRNE is the institution code of Cairn Energy PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 2S is the location code and XXX means the head office.
How long does a transfer to Cairn Energy PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.