SWIFT/BIC code FIQUGB21XXX
FIQUGB21XXX belongs to First Quadrant LTD in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | FIQUGB21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | FIQUGB21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | First Quadrant LTD |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the First Quadrant LTD SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- FIQU 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/BIC code FIQUGB21XXX?
The code FIQUGB21XXX belongs to the main office of First Quadrant LTD in London, United Kingdom. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at First Quadrant LTD.
Does First Quadrant LTD have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – FIQUGB21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for First Quadrant LTD in United Kingdom, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What do the letters in FIQUGB21XXX stand for?
FIQU is the bank code of First Quadrant LTD, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
Do I need FIQUGB21XXX for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need FIQUGB21XXX.
How long does a transfer to First Quadrant LTD take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Is FIQUGB21 and FIQUGB21XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. FIQUGB21 is the short version of FIQUGB21XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version will reach First Quadrant LTD in London.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.