SWIFT/BIC code HGCFGB21XXX

HGCFGB21XXX belongs to Rbs Hoare Govett Limited in London, United Kingdom.

HGCFGB21XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHGCFGB21XXX
8-character codeHGCFGB21
Branch codeXXX
BankRbs Hoare Govett Limited
BranchHead office
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the Rbs Hoare Govett Limited SWIFT/BIC works

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

HGCF 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 BIC HGCFGB21XXX?

HGCFGB21XXX identifies the main office of Rbs Hoare Govett Limited in London, United Kingdom. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Rbs Hoare Govett Limited.

What happens if I enter HGCFGB21XXX with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HGCFGB21XXX with the recipient before you confirm.

How long does a transfer to Rbs Hoare Govett Limited take?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need HGCFGB21XXX to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need HGCFGB21XXX.

Is HGCFGB21 and HGCFGB21XXX the same code?

Yes, they are. HGCFGB21 is the short version of HGCFGB21XXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version will reach Rbs Hoare Govett Limited in London.

What do the letters in HGCFGB21XXX mean?

HGCF is the bank code of Rbs Hoare Govett Limited, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and XXX marks the head office.

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