SWIFT/BIC code MESOGB21XXX
MESOGB21XXX belongs to Mercantile Securities (Scotland) Limited in Glasgow, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MESOGB21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MESOGB21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Mercantile Securities (Scotland) Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Glasgow |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Mercantile Securities (Scotland) Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- MESO 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 code MESOGB21XXX?
The code MESOGB21XXX belongs to the headquarters of Mercantile Securities (Scotland) Limited in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Use it when you send money to an account at Mercantile Securities (Scotland) Limited.
What is the best way to send money to Mercantile Securities (Scotland) Limited?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
Do I need MESOGB21XXX for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of 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 MESOGB21XXX.
How long does it take to send money to Mercantile Securities (Scotland) Limited?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What does each part of MESOGB21XXX mean?
MESO is the bank code of Mercantile Securities (Scotland) Limited, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
Is MESOGB21 and MESOGB21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. MESOGB21 is the short version of MESOGB21XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both routes your payment to Mercantile Securities (Scotland) Limited in Glasgow.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.