SWIFT/BIC code RAPHGB31XXX
RAPHGB31XXX belongs to R Raphaels and Sons PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RAPHGB31XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RAPHGB31 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | R Raphaels and Sons PLC |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the R Raphaels and Sons PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- RAPH Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- GB Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 31 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 BIC RAPHGB31XXX?
RAPHGB31XXX identifies the main office of R Raphaels and Sons PLC in London, United Kingdom. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at R Raphaels and Sons PLC.
Has R Raphaels and Sons PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 3 SWIFT/BIC codes for R Raphaels and Sons PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
What does each part of RAPHGB31XXX mean?
RAPH is the institution code of R Raphaels and Sons PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 31 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
How long does a transfer to R Raphaels and Sons PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need RAPHGB31XXX for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need RAPHGB31XXX.
Is RAPHGB31 and RAPHGB31XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. RAPHGB31 is the 8-character version of RAPHGB31XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to R Raphaels and Sons PLC in London.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.