SWIFT/BIC code MBUSGB21XXX
MBUSGB21XXX belongs to Monmouthshire Building Society in Newport (Gwent), United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MBUSGB21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MBUSGB21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Monmouthshire Building Society |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Newport (Gwent) |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Monmouthshire Building Society SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- MBUS 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 MBUSGB21XXX?
MBUSGB21XXX identifies the headquarters of Monmouthshire Building Society in Newport (Gwent), United Kingdom. It is the code to use when a payment to Monmouthshire Building Society does not need a specific branch.
What do the letters in MBUSGB21XXX stand for?
MBUS is the institution code of Monmouthshire Building Society, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Monmouthshire Building Society?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Does Monmouthshire Building Society use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – MBUSGB21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Monmouthshire Building Society in United Kingdom, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Do I need MBUSGB21XXX 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. For other currencies you do need MBUSGB21XXX.
How long does it take to send money to Monmouthshire Building Society?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.