SWIFT/BIC code ECFIGB21XXX
ECFIGB21XXX belongs to Compagnie Financiere Europeenne LTD in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ECFIGB21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ECFIGB21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Compagnie Financiere Europeenne LTD |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Compagnie Financiere Europeenne LTD SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ECFI 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 SWIFT code ECFIGB21XXX?
The code ECFIGB21XXX belongs to the main office of Compagnie Financiere Europeenne LTD in London, United Kingdom. Use it when a payment to Compagnie Financiere Europeenne LTD does not need a specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Compagnie Financiere Europeenne LTD?
Banks often add 1–3% 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.
What does each part of ECFIGB21XXX stand for?
ECFI is the institution code of Compagnie Financiere Europeenne LTD, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
Do I need ECFIGB21XXX for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need ECFIGB21XXX.
How long does it take to send money to Compagnie Financiere Europeenne LTD?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Is ECFIGB21 and ECFIGB21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. ECFIGB21 is the 8-character version of ECFIGB21XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both will reach Compagnie Financiere Europeenne LTD in London.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.