SWIFT/BIC code ENTCGB21XXX

ENTCGB21XXX belongs to English Trust Company LTD in London, United Kingdom.

ENTCGB21XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeENTCGB21XXX
8-character codeENTCGB21
Branch codeXXX
BankEnglish Trust Company LTD
BranchHead office
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the English Trust Company LTD SWIFT/BIC is built up

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

ENTC 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 institution is behind SWIFT code ENTCGB21XXX?

ENTCGB21XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of English Trust Company LTD in London, United Kingdom. Use it when you send money to an account at English Trust Company LTD.

What is the cheapest way to send money to English Trust Company LTD?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

Are ENTCGB21 and ENTCGB21XXX the same code?

Yes. ENTCGB21 is the 8-character version of ENTCGB21XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version will reach English Trust Company LTD in London.

Do I need ENTCGB21XXX for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need ENTCGB21XXX.

How long does a transfer to English Trust Company LTD take in United Kingdom?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

What does each part of ENTCGB21XXX mean?

ENTC is the institution code of English Trust Company LTD, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.

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