SWIFT/BIC code HATUGB21XXX

HATUGB21XXX belongs to Sg Hambros Bank and Trust LTD in London, United Kingdom.

HATUGB21XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHATUGB21XXX
8-character codeHATUGB21
Branch codeXXX
BankSg Hambros Bank and Trust LTD
BranchHead office
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the Sg Hambros Bank and Trust LTD SWIFT/BIC works

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

HATU 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 HATUGB21XXX?

HATUGB21XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Sg Hambros Bank and Trust LTD in London, United Kingdom. Use it when a payment to Sg Hambros Bank and Trust LTD does not need a specific branch.

What do the letters in HATUGB21XXX stand for?

HATU is the bank code of Sg Hambros Bank and Trust LTD, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and XXX marks the head office.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Sg Hambros Bank and Trust LTD?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

Does Sg Hambros Bank and Trust LTD use a single SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes, HATUGB21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Sg Hambros Bank and Trust LTD in United Kingdom, so there is no branch code to choose.

Are HATUGB21 and HATUGB21XXX the same code?

Yes. HATUGB21 is the short version of HATUGB21XXX. XXX simply means head office, so both routes your payment to Sg Hambros Bank and Trust LTD in London.

Do I need HATUGB21XXX for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need HATUGB21XXX.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.