SWIFT/BIC code FOCUGB21XXX
FOCUGB21XXX belongs to Foreign and Colonial Utm in Brentwood, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | FOCUGB21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | FOCUGB21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Foreign and Colonial Utm |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Brentwood |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Foreign and Colonial Utm SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- FOCU 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 is behind BIC FOCUGB21XXX?
FOCUGB21XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Foreign and Colonial Utm in Brentwood, United Kingdom. Use it when you send money to an account at Foreign and Colonial Utm.
What does each part of FOCUGB21XXX mean?
FOCU is the bank code of Foreign and Colonial Utm, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Foreign and Colonial Utm in United Kingdom?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I enter FOCUGB21XXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check FOCUGB21XXX with the recipient before you confirm.
Is FOCUGB21 and FOCUGB21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. FOCUGB21 is the 8-character version of FOCUGB21XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both will reach Foreign and Colonial Utm in Brentwood.
How long does it take to send money to Foreign and Colonial Utm in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.