SWIFT/BIC code INIVGB21XXX
INIVGB21XXX belongs to Instinet Investment Services Limited in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | INIVGB21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | INIVGB21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Instinet Investment Services Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Instinet Investment Services Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- INIV 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
What bank uses SWIFT/BIC code INIVGB21XXX?
The code INIVGB21XXX belongs to the headquarters of Instinet Investment Services Limited in London, United Kingdom. Use it when you send money to an account at Instinet Investment Services Limited.
Do I need INIVGB21XXX for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need INIVGB21XXX.
How long does a transfer to Instinet Investment Services Limited take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Are INIVGB21 and INIVGB21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. INIVGB21 is the short version of INIVGB21XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Instinet Investment Services Limited in London.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Instinet Investment Services Limited 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 transfer services before you send.
What does each part of INIVGB21XXX stand for?
INIV is the bank code of Instinet Investment Services Limited, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.