SWIFT/BIC code GATCGB21XXX
GATCGB21XXX belongs to Gatco Bank PLC in Stourport-On-Severn, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GATCGB21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GATCGB21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Gatco Bank PLC |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Stourport-On-Severn |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Gatco Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- GATC 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code GATCGB21XXX?
GATCGB21XXX identifies the head office of Gatco Bank PLC in Stourport-On-Severn, United Kingdom. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Gatco Bank PLC.
What does each part of GATCGB21XXX stand for?
GATC is the bank code of Gatco Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and XXX means the main office.
What happens if I enter GATCGB21XXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check GATCGB21XXX against the details from Gatco Bank PLC before you confirm.
Are GATCGB21 and GATCGB21XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. GATCGB21 is the short version of GATCGB21XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version will reach Gatco Bank PLC in Stourport-On-Severn.
Do I need GATCGB21XXX for a euro transfer 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. If you send another currency you do need GATCGB21XXX.
How long does it take to send money to Gatco Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
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.