SWIFT/BIC code FRIPGB31XXX

FRIPGB31XXX belongs to Fitch Ratings Cis Limited in London, United Kingdom.

FRIPGB31XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeFRIPGB31XXX
8-character codeFRIPGB31
Branch codeXXX
BankFitch Ratings Cis Limited
BranchHead office
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the Fitch Ratings Cis Limited SWIFT/BIC works

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

FRIP Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
GB Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
31 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 FRIPGB31XXX?

FRIPGB31XXX identifies the head office of Fitch Ratings Cis Limited in London, United Kingdom. Use it when you send money to an account at Fitch Ratings Cis Limited.

Does Fitch Ratings Cis Limited have a single SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes – FRIPGB31XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Fitch Ratings Cis Limited in United Kingdom, so there is no branch code to choose.

What happens if I use FRIPGB31XXX with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check FRIPGB31XXX against the details from Fitch Ratings Cis Limited before you confirm.

Is FRIPGB31 and FRIPGB31XXX the same code?

Yes. FRIPGB31 is the 8-character version of FRIPGB31XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Fitch Ratings Cis Limited in London.

Do I need FRIPGB31XXX to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need FRIPGB31XXX.

What does each part of FRIPGB31XXX stand for?

FRIP is the bank code of Fitch Ratings Cis Limited, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 31 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.