SWIFT/BIC code KOEUGB21XXX
KOEUGB21XXX belongs to Kokusai Europe LTD. in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | KOEUGB21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | KOEUGB21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Kokusai Europe LTD. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Kokusai Europe LTD. SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- KOEU 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 SWIFT code KOEUGB21XXX?
KOEUGB21XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Kokusai Europe LTD. in London, United Kingdom. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Kokusai Europe LTD..
Do I need KOEUGB21XXX to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need KOEUGB21XXX.
How long does it take to send money to Kokusai Europe LTD.?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Are KOEUGB21 and KOEUGB21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. KOEUGB21 is the short version of KOEUGB21XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Kokusai Europe LTD. in London.
Does Kokusai Europe LTD. have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, KOEUGB21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Kokusai Europe LTD. in United Kingdom, so there is no branch code to choose.
What do the letters in KOEUGB21XXX stand for?
KOEU is the institution code of Kokusai Europe LTD., 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.