SWIFT/BIC code IPBOGB21XXX
IPBOGB21XXX belongs to Ipswich Building Society in Ipswich, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | IPBOGB21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | IPBOGB21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Ipswich Building Society |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Ipswich |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Ipswich Building Society SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- IPBO 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 code IPBOGB21XXX?
IPBOGB21XXX identifies the head office of Ipswich Building Society in Ipswich, United Kingdom. Use it when you send money to an account at Ipswich Building Society.
Does Ipswich Building Society have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, IPBOGB21XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Ipswich Building Society in United Kingdom, so there is no branch code to choose.
What do the letters in IPBOGB21XXX mean?
IPBO is the institution code of Ipswich Building Society, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
How long does it take to send money to Ipswich Building Society?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need IPBOGB21XXX for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need IPBOGB21XXX.
Is IPBOGB21 and IPBOGB21XXX the same code?
Yes. IPBOGB21 is the short version of IPBOGB21XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Ipswich Building Society in Ipswich.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.