SWIFT/BIC code KAFEGB21XXX

KAFEGB21XXX belongs to Kappa Financial Services Limited in London, United Kingdom.

KAFEGB21XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeKAFEGB21XXX
8-character codeKAFEGB21
Branch codeXXX
BankKappa Financial Services Limited
BranchHead office
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the Kappa Financial Services Limited SWIFT/BIC is structured

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

KAFE 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 is behind SWIFT code KAFEGB21XXX?

The code KAFEGB21XXX belongs to the head office of Kappa Financial Services Limited in London, United Kingdom. Use it when you send money to an account at Kappa Financial Services Limited.

Do I need KAFEGB21XXX to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need KAFEGB21XXX.

How long does a transfer to Kappa Financial Services Limited take?

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

What happens if I use KAFEGB21XXX with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check KAFEGB21XXX against the details from Kappa Financial Services Limited before you confirm.

Are KAFEGB21 and KAFEGB21XXX the same SWIFT code?

Yes, they are. KAFEGB21 is the 8-character version of KAFEGB21XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version will reach Kappa Financial Services Limited in London.

Does Kappa Financial Services Limited have a single SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes, KAFEGB21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Kappa Financial Services Limited in United Kingdom, so you do not need to pick a branch code.

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