SWIFT/BIC code ORSEGB21XXX
ORSEGB21XXX belongs to Orkla Securities (UK) Limited in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ORSEGB21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ORSEGB21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Orkla Securities (UK) Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Orkla Securities (UK) Limited SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ORSE 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 uses BIC ORSEGB21XXX?
ORSEGB21XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Orkla Securities (UK) Limited in London, United Kingdom. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Orkla Securities (UK) Limited.
What do the letters in ORSEGB21XXX stand for?
ORSE is the bank code of Orkla Securities (UK) Limited, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
How long does a transfer to Orkla Securities (UK) 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.
Do I need ORSEGB21XXX for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need ORSEGB21XXX.
Is ORSEGB21 and ORSEGB21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. ORSEGB21 is the short version of ORSEGB21XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both will reach Orkla Securities (UK) Limited in London.
Does Orkla Securities (UK) Limited use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, ORSEGB21XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Orkla Securities (UK) 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.