SWIFT/BIC code MEESGB21XXX
MEESGB21XXX belongs to ABN Amro Clearing Bank N.v., London Branch( Formely Known AS Fortis Bank Global Clearing N.V.) in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MEESGB21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MEESGB21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | ABN Amro Clearing Bank N.v., London Branch( Formely Known AS Fortis Bank Global Clearing N.V.) |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the ABN Amro Clearing Bank N.v., London Branch( Formely Known AS Fortis Bank Global Clearing N.V.) SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- MEES 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 MEESGB21XXX?
MEESGB21XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of ABN Amro Clearing Bank N.v., London Branch( Formely Known AS Fortis Bank Global Clearing N.V.) in London, United Kingdom. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at ABN Amro Clearing Bank N.v., London Branch( Formely Known AS Fortis Bank Global Clearing N.V.).
Does ABN Amro Clearing Bank N.v., London Branch( Formely Known AS Fortis Bank Global Clearing N.V.) have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – MEESGB21XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for ABN Amro Clearing Bank N.v., London Branch( Formely Known AS Fortis Bank Global Clearing N.V.) in United Kingdom, so there is no branch code to choose.
What happens if I enter MEESGB21XXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check MEESGB21XXX against the details from ABN Amro Clearing Bank N.v., London Branch( Formely Known AS Fortis Bank Global Clearing N.V.) before sending.
What is the cheapest way to send money to ABN Amro Clearing Bank N.v., London Branch( Formely Known AS Fortis Bank Global Clearing N.V.) in United Kingdom?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
What does each part of MEESGB21XXX mean?
MEES is the bank code of ABN Amro Clearing Bank N.v., London Branch( Formely Known AS Fortis Bank Global Clearing N.V.), GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and XXX marks the head office.
Is MEESGB21 and MEESGB21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. MEESGB21 is the short version of MEESGB21XXX. XXX simply means head office, so both will reach ABN Amro Clearing Bank N.v., London Branch( Formely Known AS Fortis Bank Global Clearing N.V.) in London.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.