SWIFT/BIC code PRFVGB21XXX
PRFVGB21XXX belongs to Prepaid Financial Services LTD in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PRFVGB21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PRFVGB21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Prepaid Financial Services LTD |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Prepaid Financial Services LTD SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- PRFV 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 SWIFT code PRFVGB21XXX?
PRFVGB21XXX identifies the headquarters of Prepaid Financial Services LTD in London, United Kingdom. Use it when a payment to Prepaid Financial Services LTD does not need a specific branch.
Does Prepaid Financial Services LTD have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – PRFVGB21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Prepaid Financial Services LTD in United Kingdom, so there is no branch code to choose.
What do the letters in PRFVGB21XXX stand for?
PRFV is the institution code of Prepaid Financial Services LTD, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
What is the best way to send money to Prepaid Financial Services LTD?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Are PRFVGB21 and PRFVGB21XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. PRFVGB21 is the 8-character version of PRFVGB21XXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version routes your payment to Prepaid Financial Services LTD in London.
Do I need PRFVGB21XXX to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need PRFVGB21XXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.