SWIFT/BIC code HARBGB21XXX
HARBGB21XXX belongs to Harpenden Building Society in Harpenden, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HARBGB21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HARBGB21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Harpenden Building Society |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Harpenden |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Harpenden Building Society SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- HARB 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 institution is behind SWIFT code HARBGB21XXX?
The code HARBGB21XXX belongs to the headquarters of Harpenden Building Society in Harpenden, United Kingdom. It is the code to use when a payment to Harpenden Building Society does not need a specific branch.
What do the letters in HARBGB21XXX stand for?
HARB is the bank code of Harpenden Building Society, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
Has Harpenden Building Society got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for Harpenden Building Society in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Harpenden Building Society.
What happens if I enter HARBGB21XXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HARBGB21XXX against the details from Harpenden Building Society before sending.
Are HARBGB21 and HARBGB21XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. HARBGB21 is the short version of HARBGB21XXX. XXX simply means head office, so both will reach Harpenden Building Society in Harpenden.
How long does it take to send money to Harpenden Building Society in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers 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.