SWIFT/BIC code FCUMGB21XXX
FCUMGB21XXX belongs to Foreign and Colonial Unit Management LTD in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | FCUMGB21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | FCUMGB21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Foreign and Colonial Unit Management LTD |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Foreign and Colonial Unit Management LTD SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- FCUM 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 uses SWIFT code FCUMGB21XXX?
FCUMGB21XXX identifies the headquarters of Foreign and Colonial Unit Management LTD in London, United Kingdom. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Foreign and Colonial Unit Management LTD.
Does Foreign and Colonial Unit Management LTD use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – FCUMGB21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Foreign and Colonial Unit Management LTD in United Kingdom, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What happens if I use FCUMGB21XXX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check FCUMGB21XXX against the details from Foreign and Colonial Unit Management LTD before sending.
Are FCUMGB21 and FCUMGB21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. FCUMGB21 is the short version of FCUMGB21XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both routes your payment to Foreign and Colonial Unit Management LTD in London.
Do I need FCUMGB21XXX for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need FCUMGB21XXX.
How long does it take to send money to Foreign and Colonial Unit Management LTD in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments 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.