SWIFT/BIC code MBEUGB21XXX
MBEUGB21XXX belongs to Mbna Europe Bank LTD in Chester, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MBEUGB21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MBEUGB21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Mbna Europe Bank LTD |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Chester |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Mbna Europe Bank LTD SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- MBEU 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 BIC MBEUGB21XXX?
The code MBEUGB21XXX belongs to the head office of Mbna Europe Bank LTD in Chester, United Kingdom. It is the code to use when a payment to Mbna Europe Bank LTD does not need a specific branch.
Are MBEUGB21 and MBEUGB21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. MBEUGB21 is the 8-character version of MBEUGB21XXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version routes your payment to Mbna Europe Bank LTD in Chester.
How long does it take to send money to Mbna Europe Bank LTD?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need MBEUGB21XXX to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need MBEUGB21XXX.
What do the letters in MBEUGB21XXX mean?
MBEU is the institution code of Mbna Europe Bank LTD, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and XXX means the head office.
Does Mbna Europe Bank LTD use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – MBEUGB21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Mbna Europe Bank LTD in United Kingdom, so there is no branch code to choose.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.