SWIFT/BIC code HARBGBA1XXX
HARBGBA1XXX belongs to Harpenden Building Society in Harpenden, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HARBGBA1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HARBGBA1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Harpenden Building Society |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Harpenden |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Harpenden Building Society SWIFT/BIC works
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).
- A1 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 HARBGBA1XXX?
HARBGBA1XXX identifies the headquarters of Harpenden Building Society in Harpenden, United Kingdom. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Harpenden Building Society.
What does each part of HARBGBA1XXX stand for?
HARB is the bank code of Harpenden Building Society, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, A1 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
What happens if I enter HARBGBA1XXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HARBGBA1XXX with the recipient before you confirm.
Does Harpenden Building Society have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for Harpenden Building Society in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Are HARBGBA1 and HARBGBA1XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. HARBGBA1 is the short version of HARBGBA1XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both will reach Harpenden Building Society in Harpenden.
Do I need HARBGBA1XXX to send euros 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. If you send another currency you still need HARBGBA1XXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.