SWIFT/BIC code GESCGB21XXX
GESCGB21XXX belongs to Gen Re Securities Limited in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GESCGB21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GESCGB21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Gen Re Securities Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Gen Re Securities Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- GESC 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 is behind SWIFT code GESCGB21XXX?
GESCGB21XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Gen Re Securities Limited in London, United Kingdom. It is the code to use when a payment to Gen Re Securities Limited does not need a specific branch.
What happens if I enter GESCGB21XXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check GESCGB21XXX against the details from Gen Re Securities Limited before you confirm.
Are GESCGB21 and GESCGB21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. GESCGB21 is the 8-character version of GESCGB21XXX. XXX simply means head office, so both routes your payment to Gen Re Securities Limited in London.
Does Gen Re Securities Limited have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – GESCGB21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Gen Re Securities Limited in United Kingdom, so there is no branch code to choose.
What do the letters in GESCGB21XXX stand for?
GESC is the institution code of Gen Re Securities Limited, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and XXX marks the head office.
How long does it take to send money to Gen Re Securities Limited in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.