SWIFT/BIC code SCBUGB21001
SCBUGB21001 belongs to Sanford C. Bernstein LTD in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SCBUGB21001 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SCBUGB21 |
| Branch code | 001 |
| Bank | Sanford C. Bernstein LTD |
| Branch | Bloomberg |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Sanford C. Bernstein LTD SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SCBU 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.
- 001 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/BIC code SCBUGB21001?
SCBUGB21001 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Bloomberg, part of Sanford C. Bernstein LTD in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use SCBUGB21001 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check SCBUGB21001 with the recipient before you confirm.
How long does a transfer to Sanford C. Bernstein LTD take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need SCBUGB21001 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 still need SCBUGB21001.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Sanford C. Bernstein LTD?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
Can I use SCBUGB21 instead of SCBUGB21001?
SCBUGB21 is the head office of Sanford C. Bernstein LTD, while SCBUGB21001 points to Bloomberg. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use SCBUGB21001 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.