SWIFT/BIC code PNBPGB2WXXX
PNBPGB2WXXX belongs to Wells Fargo Securities International Limited in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PNBPGB2WXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PNBPGB2W |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Wells Fargo Securities International Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Wells Fargo Securities International Limited SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- PNBP Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- GB Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 2W 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 SWIFT/BIC code PNBPGB2WXXX?
PNBPGB2WXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Wells Fargo Securities International Limited in London, United Kingdom. Use it when a payment to Wells Fargo Securities International Limited does not need a specific branch.
What happens if I use PNBPGB2WXXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check PNBPGB2WXXX against the details from Wells Fargo Securities International Limited before sending.
What do the letters in PNBPGB2WXXX stand for?
PNBP is the bank code of Wells Fargo Securities International Limited, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 2W is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
Are PNBPGB2W and PNBPGB2WXXX the same code?
Yes. PNBPGB2W is the short version of PNBPGB2WXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Wells Fargo Securities International Limited in London.
Do I need PNBPGB2WXXX to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need PNBPGB2WXXX.
How long does a transfer to Wells Fargo Securities International Limited take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.