SWIFT/BIC code PAYGGB21XXX
PAYGGB21XXX belongs to H.m. Paymaster General in Crawley, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PAYGGB21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PAYGGB21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | H.m. Paymaster General |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Crawley |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the H.m. Paymaster General SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- PAYG 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 bank is behind BIC PAYGGB21XXX?
PAYGGB21XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of H.m. Paymaster General in Crawley, United Kingdom. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at H.m. Paymaster General.
Does H.m. Paymaster General have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, PAYGGB21XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for H.m. Paymaster General in United Kingdom, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What does each part of PAYGGB21XXX mean?
PAYG is the institution code of H.m. Paymaster General, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
What happens if I enter PAYGGB21XXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check PAYGGB21XXX against the details from H.m. Paymaster General before sending.
What is the cheapest way to send money to H.m. Paymaster General?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Are PAYGGB21 and PAYGGB21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. PAYGGB21 is the short version of PAYGGB21XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to H.m. Paymaster General in Crawley.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.