SWIFT/BIC code OAKNGB21XXX
OAKNGB21XXX belongs to Oaknorth Bank Limited in Manchester, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | OAKNGB21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | OAKNGB21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Oaknorth Bank Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Manchester |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Oaknorth Bank Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- OAKN 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 code OAKNGB21XXX?
The code OAKNGB21XXX belongs to the head office of Oaknorth Bank Limited in Manchester, United Kingdom. It is the code to use when a payment to Oaknorth Bank Limited does not need a specific branch.
What do the letters in OAKNGB21XXX stand for?
OAKN is the bank code of Oaknorth Bank Limited, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
What is the best way to send money to Oaknorth Bank Limited in United Kingdom?
Banks often 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 – the difference can be large.
Are OAKNGB21 and OAKNGB21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. OAKNGB21 is the 8-character version of OAKNGB21XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Oaknorth Bank Limited in Manchester.
Do I need OAKNGB21XXX 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 still need OAKNGB21XXX.
How long does a transfer to Oaknorth Bank Limited take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.