SWIFT/BIC code FSIMGB2SXXX
FSIMGB2SXXX belongs to First State Investment Management (UK) Limited in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | FSIMGB2SXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | FSIMGB2S |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | First State Investment Management (UK) Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the First State Investment Management (UK) Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- FSIM Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- GB Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 2S 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 institution uses BIC FSIMGB2SXXX?
FSIMGB2SXXX identifies the main office of First State Investment Management (UK) Limited in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Use it when you send money to an account at First State Investment Management (UK) Limited.
What happens if I use FSIMGB2SXXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check FSIMGB2SXXX against the details from First State Investment Management (UK) Limited before you confirm.
Do I need FSIMGB2SXXX to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need FSIMGB2SXXX.
How long does it take to send money to First State Investment Management (UK) Limited in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Is FSIMGB2S and FSIMGB2SXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. FSIMGB2S is the short version of FSIMGB2SXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both routes your payment to First State Investment Management (UK) Limited in Edinburgh.
What does each part of FSIMGB2SXXX stand for?
FSIM is the bank code of First State Investment Management (UK) Limited, GB stands for United Kingdom, 2S is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.