SWIFT/BIC code EUCCGB21XXX
EUCCGB21XXX belongs to European Capital Company Limited in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | EUCCGB21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | EUCCGB21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | European Capital Company Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the European Capital Company Limited SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- EUCC 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 is behind SWIFT code EUCCGB21XXX?
EUCCGB21XXX identifies the headquarters of European Capital Company Limited in London, United Kingdom. Use it when a payment to European Capital Company Limited does not need a specific branch.
What does each part of EUCCGB21XXX stand for?
EUCC is the bank code of European Capital Company Limited, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and XXX means the head office.
Do I need EUCCGB21XXX to send euros 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 do need EUCCGB21XXX.
How long does a transfer to European Capital Company Limited take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What happens if I enter EUCCGB21XXX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check EUCCGB21XXX against the details from European Capital Company Limited before sending.
Is EUCCGB21 and EUCCGB21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. EUCCGB21 is the 8-character version of EUCCGB21XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to European Capital Company Limited in London.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.