SWIFT/BIC code ELRUGB21XXX
ELRUGB21XXX belongs to East London Credit Union in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ELRUGB21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ELRUGB21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | East London Credit Union |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the East London Credit Union SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ELRU 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 SWIFT code ELRUGB21XXX?
The code ELRUGB21XXX belongs to the head office of East London Credit Union in London, United Kingdom. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at East London Credit Union.
Does East London Credit Union use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – ELRUGB21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for East London Credit Union in United Kingdom, so there is no branch code to choose.
What happens if I enter ELRUGB21XXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check ELRUGB21XXX with the recipient before sending.
What does each part of ELRUGB21XXX stand for?
ELRU is the bank code of East London Credit Union, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and XXX marks the head office.
What is the cheapest way to send money to East London Credit Union?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
How long does a transfer to East London Credit Union take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers 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.