SWIFT/BIC code MEILGB21XXX
MEILGB21XXX belongs to Meiji Yasuda Europe Limited in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MEILGB21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MEILGB21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Meiji Yasuda Europe Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Meiji Yasuda Europe Limited SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- MEIL 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/BIC code MEILGB21XXX?
The code MEILGB21XXX belongs to the main office of Meiji Yasuda Europe Limited in London, United Kingdom. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Meiji Yasuda Europe Limited.
What does each part of MEILGB21XXX stand for?
MEIL is the institution code of Meiji Yasuda Europe Limited, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
What is the best way to send money to Meiji Yasuda Europe Limited?
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.
How long does it take to send money to Meiji Yasuda Europe Limited?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need MEILGB21XXX for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need MEILGB21XXX.
Does Meiji Yasuda Europe Limited use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – MEILGB21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Meiji Yasuda Europe Limited 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.