SWIFT/BIC code PUINGB21XXX

PUINGB21XXX belongs to Putnam Investments Limited in London, United Kingdom.

PUINGB21XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePUINGB21XXX
8-character codePUINGB21
Branch codeXXX
BankPutnam Investments Limited
BranchHead office
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the Putnam Investments Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

PUIN 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 code PUINGB21XXX?

PUINGB21XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Putnam Investments Limited in London, United Kingdom. It is the code to use when a payment to Putnam Investments Limited does not need a specific branch.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Putnam Investments Limited in United Kingdom?

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.

What happens if I use PUINGB21XXX incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check PUINGB21XXX with the recipient before you confirm.

What does each part of PUINGB21XXX stand for?

PUIN is the institution code of Putnam Investments Limited, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and XXX means the head office.

Does Putnam Investments Limited have a single SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes, PUINGB21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Putnam Investments Limited in United Kingdom, so there is no branch code to choose.

Are PUINGB21 and PUINGB21XXX the same code?

Yes, they are. PUINGB21 is the short version of PUINGB21XXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version will reach Putnam Investments Limited in London.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.