SWIFT/BIC code HEVEGB21XXX
HEVEGB21XXX belongs to Helvea Limited in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HEVEGB21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HEVEGB21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Helvea Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Helvea Limited SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- HEVE 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 bank uses SWIFT code HEVEGB21XXX?
The code HEVEGB21XXX belongs to the headquarters of Helvea Limited in London, United Kingdom. Use it when you send money to an account at Helvea Limited.
What do the letters in HEVEGB21XXX mean?
HEVE is the institution code of Helvea Limited, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and XXX means the head office.
Do I need HEVEGB21XXX to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of 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 HEVEGB21XXX.
How long does it take to send money to Helvea Limited in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Are HEVEGB21 and HEVEGB21XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. HEVEGB21 is the short version of HEVEGB21XXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version will reach Helvea Limited in London.
Does Helvea Limited have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, HEVEGB21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Helvea Limited in United Kingdom, so there is no branch code to choose.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.