SWIFT/BIC code EMSOGB21XXX

EMSOGB21XXX belongs to Emerging Markets Special Opportunities LTD in London, United Kingdom.

EMSOGB21XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeEMSOGB21XXX
8-character codeEMSOGB21
Branch codeXXX
BankEmerging Markets Special Opportunities LTD
BranchHead office
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the Emerging Markets Special Opportunities LTD SWIFT/BIC is structured

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

EMSO 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/BIC code EMSOGB21XXX?

The code EMSOGB21XXX belongs to the main office of Emerging Markets Special Opportunities LTD in London, United Kingdom. It is the code to use when a payment to Emerging Markets Special Opportunities LTD does not need a specific branch.

Does Emerging Markets Special Opportunities LTD have a single SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes, EMSOGB21XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Emerging Markets Special Opportunities LTD in United Kingdom, so there is no branch code to choose.

What does each part of EMSOGB21XXX mean?

EMSO is the institution code of Emerging Markets Special Opportunities LTD, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and XXX marks the head office.

What happens if I use EMSOGB21XXX with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check EMSOGB21XXX against the details from Emerging Markets Special Opportunities LTD before you confirm.

Are EMSOGB21 and EMSOGB21XXX the same SWIFT code?

Yes. EMSOGB21 is the short version of EMSOGB21XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Emerging Markets Special Opportunities LTD in London.

Do I need EMSOGB21XXX to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need EMSOGB21XXX.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.