SWIFT/BIC code RARRGB21XXX
RARRGB21XXX belongs to Rathbone Bros and Co Limited in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RARRGB21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RARRGB21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Rathbone Bros and Co Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Rathbone Bros and Co Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- RARR 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 RARRGB21XXX?
The code RARRGB21XXX belongs to the headquarters of Rathbone Bros and Co Limited in London, United Kingdom. Use it when a payment to Rathbone Bros and Co Limited does not need a specific branch.
What do the letters in RARRGB21XXX mean?
RARR is the institution code of Rathbone Bros and Co Limited, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and XXX means the head office.
Does Rathbone Bros and Co Limited use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, RARRGB21XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Rathbone Bros and Co Limited in United Kingdom, so there is no branch code to choose.
Do I need RARRGB21XXX to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need RARRGB21XXX.
How long does a transfer to Rathbone Bros and Co Limited take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Is RARRGB21 and RARRGB21XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. RARRGB21 is the 8-character version of RARRGB21XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both will reach Rathbone Bros and Co Limited in London.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.