SWIFT/BIC code FUBSGB21XXX
FUBSGB21XXX belongs to Furness Building Society in Barrow-In-Furness, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | FUBSGB21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | FUBSGB21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Furness Building Society |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Barrow-In-Furness |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Furness Building Society SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- FUBS 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 SWIFT/BIC code FUBSGB21XXX?
The code FUBSGB21XXX belongs to the headquarters of Furness Building Society in Barrow-In-Furness, United Kingdom. Use it when you send money to an account at Furness Building Society.
Does Furness Building Society use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, FUBSGB21XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Furness Building Society in United Kingdom, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What do the letters in FUBSGB21XXX mean?
FUBS is the bank code of Furness Building Society, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and XXX means the head office.
Are FUBSGB21 and FUBSGB21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. FUBSGB21 is the 8-character version of FUBSGB21XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Furness Building Society in Barrow-In-Furness.
Do I need FUBSGB21XXX for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need FUBSGB21XXX.
How long does it take to send money to Furness Building Society?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one 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.