SWIFT/BIC code ECOLGB21XXX
ECOLGB21XXX belongs to Ecology Building Society in Keighley, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ECOLGB21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ECOLGB21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Ecology Building Society |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Keighley |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Ecology Building Society SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ECOL 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 SWIFT code ECOLGB21XXX?
ECOLGB21XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Ecology Building Society in Keighley, United Kingdom. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Ecology Building Society.
What happens if I enter ECOLGB21XXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check ECOLGB21XXX with the recipient before sending.
What does each part of ECOLGB21XXX mean?
ECOL is the bank code of Ecology Building Society, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and XXX marks the head office.
Do I need ECOLGB21XXX to send euros 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 ECOLGB21XXX.
How long does it take to send money to Ecology Building Society in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Ecology Building Society?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.