SWIFT/BIC code HEADGB21XXX
HEADGB21XXX belongs to Henderson Administration Limited in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HEADGB21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HEADGB21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Henderson Administration Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Henderson Administration Limited SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- HEAD 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 uses BIC HEADGB21XXX?
The code HEADGB21XXX belongs to the head office of Henderson Administration Limited in London, United Kingdom. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Henderson Administration Limited.
What does each part of HEADGB21XXX mean?
HEAD is the bank code of Henderson Administration Limited, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
How long does it take to send money to Henderson Administration Limited in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need HEADGB21XXX to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need HEADGB21XXX.
What happens if I enter HEADGB21XXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HEADGB21XXX against the details from Henderson Administration Limited before sending.
Is HEADGB21 and HEADGB21XXX the same code?
Yes. HEADGB21 is the 8-character version of HEADGB21XXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version will reach Henderson Administration Limited in London.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.