SWIFT/BIC code ORCTGB21XXX
ORCTGB21XXX belongs to Orwell Capital Limited in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ORCTGB21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ORCTGB21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Orwell Capital Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Orwell Capital Limited SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ORCT 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 uses BIC ORCTGB21XXX?
ORCTGB21XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Orwell Capital Limited in London, United Kingdom. Use it when you send money to an account at Orwell Capital Limited.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Orwell Capital Limited?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
What do the letters in ORCTGB21XXX mean?
ORCT is the bank code of Orwell Capital Limited, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
Is ORCTGB21 and ORCTGB21XXX the same code?
Yes. ORCTGB21 is the short version of ORCTGB21XXX. XXX simply means head office, so both will reach Orwell Capital Limited in London.
Do I need ORCTGB21XXX 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 ORCTGB21XXX.
How long does it take to send money to Orwell Capital Limited?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one 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.