SWIFT/BIC code POYRGB21XXX
POYRGB21XXX belongs to Cambridge and Counties Bank Limited in Leicester, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | POYRGB21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | POYRGB21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Cambridge and Counties Bank Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Leicester |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Cambridge and Counties Bank Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- POYR 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 institution uses SWIFT/BIC code POYRGB21XXX?
The code POYRGB21XXX belongs to the headquarters of Cambridge and Counties Bank Limited in Leicester, United Kingdom. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Cambridge and Counties Bank Limited.
What happens if I enter POYRGB21XXX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check POYRGB21XXX with the recipient before you confirm.
What is the best way to send money to Cambridge and Counties Bank Limited?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in POYRGB21XXX mean?
POYR is the institution code of Cambridge and Counties Bank Limited, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and XXX marks the head office.
Does Cambridge and Counties Bank Limited use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, POYRGB21XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Cambridge and Counties Bank Limited in United Kingdom, so there is no branch code to choose.
Is POYRGB21 and POYRGB21XXX the same code?
Yes. POYRGB21 is the short version of POYRGB21XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version routes your payment to Cambridge and Counties Bank Limited in Leicester.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.