SWIFT/BIC code RUFSGB21XXX
RUFSGB21XXX belongs to Really Useful Financial Services Company LTD, The in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RUFSGB21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RUFSGB21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Really Useful Financial Services Company LTD, The |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Really Useful Financial Services Company LTD, The SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- RUFS 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 BIC RUFSGB21XXX?
RUFSGB21XXX identifies the head office of Really Useful Financial Services Company LTD, The in London, United Kingdom. It is the code to use when a payment to Really Useful Financial Services Company LTD, The does not need a specific branch.
What happens if I use RUFSGB21XXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check RUFSGB21XXX against the details from Really Useful Financial Services Company LTD, The before sending.
Are RUFSGB21 and RUFSGB21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. RUFSGB21 is the 8-character version of RUFSGB21XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both routes your payment to Really Useful Financial Services Company LTD, The in London.
Do I need RUFSGB21XXX to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need RUFSGB21XXX.
How long does a transfer to Really Useful Financial Services Company LTD, The take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What do the letters in RUFSGB21XXX stand for?
RUFS is the institution code of Really Useful Financial Services Company LTD, The, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and XXX means the main office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.