SWIFT/BIC code FAINGB21XXX
FAINGB21XXX belongs to La Fayette Investment Management (UK) Limited in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | FAINGB21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | FAINGB21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | La Fayette Investment Management (UK) Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the La Fayette Investment Management (UK) Limited SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- FAIN 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 uses BIC FAINGB21XXX?
FAINGB21XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of La Fayette Investment Management (UK) Limited in London, United Kingdom. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at La Fayette Investment Management (UK) Limited.
What is the cheapest way to send money to La Fayette Investment Management (UK) Limited?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in FAINGB21XXX mean?
FAIN is the bank code of La Fayette Investment Management (UK) Limited, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
How long does it take to send money to La Fayette Investment Management (UK) Limited?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need FAINGB21XXX for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need FAINGB21XXX.
Are FAINGB21 and FAINGB21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. FAINGB21 is the short version of FAINGB21XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both will reach La Fayette Investment Management (UK) Limited in London.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.