SWIFT/BIC code SAVSGB21XXX
SAVSGB21XXX belongs to Sanlam Investments and Pensions in Bristol, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SAVSGB21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SAVSGB21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Sanlam Investments and Pensions |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Bristol |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Sanlam Investments and Pensions SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SAVS 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
What bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code SAVSGB21XXX?
SAVSGB21XXX identifies the headquarters of Sanlam Investments and Pensions in Bristol, United Kingdom. Use it when a payment to Sanlam Investments and Pensions does not need a specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Sanlam Investments and Pensions 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 transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What does each part of SAVSGB21XXX stand for?
SAVS is the institution code of Sanlam Investments and Pensions, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and XXX marks the head office.
Are SAVSGB21 and SAVSGB21XXX the same code?
Yes. SAVSGB21 is the short version of SAVSGB21XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Sanlam Investments and Pensions in Bristol.
Does Sanlam Investments and Pensions use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, SAVSGB21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Sanlam Investments and Pensions in United Kingdom, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
How long does a transfer to Sanlam Investments and Pensions take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next 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.