SWIFT/BIC code JAMSGB21XXX
JAMSGB21XXX belongs to James Sharp and Co in Bury, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | JAMSGB21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | JAMSGB21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | James Sharp and Co |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Bury |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the James Sharp and Co SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- JAMS 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code JAMSGB21XXX?
JAMSGB21XXX identifies the main office of James Sharp and Co in Bury, United Kingdom. Use it when a payment to James Sharp and Co does not need a specific branch.
What do the letters in JAMSGB21XXX mean?
JAMS is the bank code of James Sharp and Co, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
What is the best way to send money to James Sharp and Co 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.
What happens if I use JAMSGB21XXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check JAMSGB21XXX with the recipient before sending.
Does James Sharp and Co use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – JAMSGB21XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for James Sharp and Co in United Kingdom, so there is no branch code to choose.
Do I need JAMSGB21XXX for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need JAMSGB21XXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.