SWIFT/BIC code FOSTGB21XXX
FOSTGB21XXX belongs to Foster A S in Shenfield, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | FOSTGB21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | FOSTGB21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Foster A S |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Shenfield |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Foster A S SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- FOST 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code FOSTGB21XXX?
The code FOSTGB21XXX belongs to the head office of Foster A S in Shenfield, United Kingdom. It is the code to use when a payment to Foster A S does not need a specific branch.
What does each part of FOSTGB21XXX stand for?
FOST is the bank code of Foster A S, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and XXX means the head office.
Does Foster A S use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – FOSTGB21XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Foster A S in United Kingdom, so there is no branch code to choose.
Do I need FOSTGB21XXX to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need FOSTGB21XXX.
How long does it take to send money to Foster A S?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Is FOSTGB21 and FOSTGB21XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. FOSTGB21 is the 8-character version of FOSTGB21XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version will reach Foster A S in Shenfield.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.