SWIFT/BIC code POIMGB21XXX
POIMGB21XXX belongs to Hermes Fund Managers Limited in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | POIMGB21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | POIMGB21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Hermes Fund Managers Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Hermes Fund Managers Limited SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- POIM 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 BIC POIMGB21XXX?
POIMGB21XXX identifies the head office of Hermes Fund Managers Limited in London, United Kingdom. Use it when you send money to an account at Hermes Fund Managers Limited.
What do the letters in POIMGB21XXX stand for?
POIM is the bank code of Hermes Fund Managers Limited, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and XXX marks the main office.
Does Hermes Fund Managers Limited have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, POIMGB21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Hermes Fund Managers Limited in United Kingdom, so there is no branch code to choose.
Are POIMGB21 and POIMGB21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. POIMGB21 is the 8-character version of POIMGB21XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Hermes Fund Managers Limited in London.
How long does a transfer to Hermes Fund Managers Limited take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need POIMGB21XXX to send euros 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. For other currencies you do need POIMGB21XXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.