SWIFT/BIC code IDAAGB21XXX

IDAAGB21XXX belongs to Idea Bank LTD in London, United Kingdom.

IDAAGB21XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeIDAAGB21XXX
8-character codeIDAAGB21
Branch codeXXX
BankIdea Bank LTD
BranchHead office
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the Idea Bank LTD SWIFT/BIC is built up

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

IDAA 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 BIC IDAAGB21XXX?

IDAAGB21XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Idea Bank LTD in London, United Kingdom. Use it when a payment to Idea Bank LTD does not need a specific branch.

What happens if I use IDAAGB21XXX with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check IDAAGB21XXX with the recipient before sending.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Idea Bank LTD in United Kingdom?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.

Do I need IDAAGB21XXX to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need IDAAGB21XXX.

What do the letters in IDAAGB21XXX mean?

IDAA is the bank code of Idea Bank LTD, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.

How long does a transfer to Idea Bank LTD take in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

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