SWIFT/BIC code SAFGGB21XXX
SAFGGB21XXX belongs to Saracen Fund Managers Limited in Glasgow, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SAFGGB21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SAFGGB21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Saracen Fund Managers Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Glasgow |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Saracen Fund Managers Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SAFG 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 SWIFT code SAFGGB21XXX?
The code SAFGGB21XXX belongs to the headquarters of Saracen Fund Managers Limited in Glasgow, United Kingdom. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Saracen Fund Managers Limited.
Does Saracen Fund Managers Limited have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – SAFGGB21XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Saracen Fund Managers Limited in United Kingdom, so there is no branch code to choose.
What is the best way to send money to Saracen Fund Managers Limited?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Are SAFGGB21 and SAFGGB21XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. SAFGGB21 is the short version of SAFGGB21XXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version routes your payment to Saracen Fund Managers Limited in Glasgow.
Do I need SAFGGB21XXX to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need SAFGGB21XXX.
How long does a transfer to Saracen Fund Managers Limited take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.