SWIFT/BIC code QUAVGB21XXX

QUAVGB21XXX belongs to Quai Administration Services in Peterborough, United Kingdom.

QUAVGB21XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeQUAVGB21XXX
8-character codeQUAVGB21
Branch codeXXX
BankQuai Administration Services
BranchHead office
CityPeterborough
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the Quai Administration Services SWIFT/BIC works

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

QUAV 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 is behind SWIFT code QUAVGB21XXX?

QUAVGB21XXX identifies the headquarters of Quai Administration Services in Peterborough, United Kingdom. Use it when you send money to an account at Quai Administration Services.

Does Quai Administration Services have a single SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes, QUAVGB21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Quai Administration Services in United Kingdom, so there is no branch code to choose.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Quai Administration Services in United Kingdom?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

Are QUAVGB21 and QUAVGB21XXX the same code?

Yes. QUAVGB21 is the short version of QUAVGB21XXX. XXX simply means head office, so both will reach Quai Administration Services in Peterborough.

How long does a transfer to Quai Administration Services take?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need QUAVGB21XXX for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need QUAVGB21XXX.

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