SWIFT/BIC code ICALGB21XXX
ICALGB21XXX belongs to International Clearing Associates (London) Limited in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ICALGB21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ICALGB21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | International Clearing Associates (London) Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the International Clearing Associates (London) Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ICAL 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 SWIFT/BIC code ICALGB21XXX?
ICALGB21XXX identifies the headquarters of International Clearing Associates (London) Limited in London, United Kingdom. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at International Clearing Associates (London) Limited.
Do I need ICALGB21XXX 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 still need ICALGB21XXX.
How long does it take to send money to International Clearing Associates (London) Limited in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Are ICALGB21 and ICALGB21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. ICALGB21 is the short version of ICALGB21XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to International Clearing Associates (London) Limited in London.
What does each part of ICALGB21XXX stand for?
ICAL is the bank code of International Clearing Associates (London) Limited, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and XXX marks the head office.
Does International Clearing Associates (London) Limited use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, ICALGB21XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for International Clearing Associates (London) 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.