SWIFT/BIC code GSKFGB2AXXX
GSKFGB2AXXX belongs to Glaxosmithkline Finance PLC in Brentford, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GSKFGB2AXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GSKFGB2A |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Glaxosmithkline Finance PLC |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Brentford |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Glaxosmithkline Finance PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- GSKF Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- GB Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 2A 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 uses SWIFT code GSKFGB2AXXX?
GSKFGB2AXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Glaxosmithkline Finance PLC in Brentford, United Kingdom. Use it when a payment to Glaxosmithkline Finance PLC does not need a specific branch.
Has Glaxosmithkline Finance PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 4 SWIFT/BIC codes for Glaxosmithkline Finance PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
Are GSKFGB2A and GSKFGB2AXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. GSKFGB2A is the 8-character version of GSKFGB2AXXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version routes your payment to Glaxosmithkline Finance PLC in Brentford.
How long does it take to send money to Glaxosmithkline Finance PLC in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need GSKFGB2AXXX to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need GSKFGB2AXXX.
What does each part of GSKFGB2AXXX mean?
GSKF is the bank code of Glaxosmithkline Finance PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 2A is the location code and XXX marks the main office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.