SWIFT/BIC code GCSLGB21XXX
GCSLGB21XXX belongs to Global Currency Exchange Network LTD in Wateringbury, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GCSLGB21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GCSLGB21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Global Currency Exchange Network LTD |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Wateringbury |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Global Currency Exchange Network LTD SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- GCSL 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 GCSLGB21XXX?
GCSLGB21XXX identifies the main office of Global Currency Exchange Network LTD in Wateringbury, United Kingdom. Use it when a payment to Global Currency Exchange Network LTD does not need a specific branch.
Do I need GCSLGB21XXX for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need GCSLGB21XXX.
How long does it take to send money to Global Currency Exchange Network LTD in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Is GCSLGB21 and GCSLGB21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. GCSLGB21 is the 8-character version of GCSLGB21XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Global Currency Exchange Network LTD in Wateringbury.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Global Currency Exchange Network LTD in United Kingdom?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Does Global Currency Exchange Network LTD use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, GCSLGB21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Global Currency Exchange Network LTD in United Kingdom, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.