SWIFT/BIC code FIGCGB21XXX
FIGCGB21XXX belongs to Financial and General Securities Limited in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | FIGCGB21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | FIGCGB21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Financial and General Securities Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Financial and General Securities Limited SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- FIGC 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 uses SWIFT code FIGCGB21XXX?
FIGCGB21XXX identifies the head office of Financial and General Securities Limited in London, United Kingdom. Use it when you send money to an account at Financial and General Securities Limited.
What do the letters in FIGCGB21XXX mean?
FIGC is the institution code of Financial and General Securities Limited, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Financial and General Securities Limited in United Kingdom?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Is FIGCGB21 and FIGCGB21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. FIGCGB21 is the short version of FIGCGB21XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both routes your payment to Financial and General Securities Limited in London.
Do I need FIGCGB21XXX 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. For other currencies you still need FIGCGB21XXX.
How long does it take to send money to Financial and General Securities Limited 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.