SWIFT/BIC code GUBGGB21XXX
GUBGGB21XXX belongs to Guardian Baillie Gifford Limited in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GUBGGB21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GUBGGB21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Guardian Baillie Gifford Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Guardian Baillie Gifford Limited SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- GUBG 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 code GUBGGB21XXX?
GUBGGB21XXX identifies the head office of Guardian Baillie Gifford Limited in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Guardian Baillie Gifford Limited.
Is GUBGGB21 and GUBGGB21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. GUBGGB21 is the 8-character version of GUBGGB21XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Guardian Baillie Gifford Limited in Edinburgh.
How long does a transfer to Guardian Baillie Gifford Limited take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need GUBGGB21XXX for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need GUBGGB21XXX.
Does Guardian Baillie Gifford Limited use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, GUBGGB21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Guardian Baillie Gifford Limited in United Kingdom, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What happens if I enter GUBGGB21XXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check GUBGGB21XXX with the recipient before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.