SWIFT/BIC code PIMSGB21XXX
PIMSGB21XXX belongs to Permal Investment Management Services Limited in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PIMSGB21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PIMSGB21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Permal Investment Management Services Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Permal Investment Management Services Limited SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- PIMS 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/BIC code PIMSGB21XXX?
The code PIMSGB21XXX belongs to the main office of Permal Investment Management Services Limited in London, United Kingdom. It is the code to use when a payment to Permal Investment Management Services Limited does not need a specific branch.
What do the letters in PIMSGB21XXX mean?
PIMS is the bank code of Permal Investment Management Services Limited, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
What is the best way to send money to Permal Investment Management Services Limited?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does a transfer to Permal Investment Management Services 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 PIMSGB21XXX to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need PIMSGB21XXX.
Are PIMSGB21 and PIMSGB21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. PIMSGB21 is the short version of PIMSGB21XXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version routes your payment to Permal Investment Management Services Limited in London.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.