SWIFT/BIC code SBSCGB21XXX
SBSCGB21XXX belongs to Swansea Building Society in Swansea, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SBSCGB21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SBSCGB21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Swansea Building Society |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Swansea |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Swansea Building Society SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SBSC 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 uses SWIFT code SBSCGB21XXX?
SBSCGB21XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Swansea Building Society in Swansea, United Kingdom. Use it when you send money to an account at Swansea Building Society.
What happens if I use SBSCGB21XXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check SBSCGB21XXX against the details from Swansea Building Society before sending.
Is SBSCGB21 and SBSCGB21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. SBSCGB21 is the short version of SBSCGB21XXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version routes your payment to Swansea Building Society in Swansea.
What does each part of SBSCGB21XXX mean?
SBSC is the bank code of Swansea Building Society, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
Do I need SBSCGB21XXX to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need SBSCGB21XXX.
How long does a transfer to Swansea Building Society take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.