SWIFT/BIC code SCVAGB21XXX
SCVAGB21XXX belongs to Permira Advisers Llp in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SCVAGB21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SCVAGB21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Permira Advisers Llp |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Permira Advisers Llp SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SCVA 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 institution is behind BIC SCVAGB21XXX?
The code SCVAGB21XXX belongs to the main office of Permira Advisers Llp in London, United Kingdom. It is the code to use when a payment to Permira Advisers Llp does not need a specific branch.
What does each part of SCVAGB21XXX stand for?
SCVA is the institution code of Permira Advisers Llp, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Permira Advisers Llp in United Kingdom?
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.
Is SCVAGB21 and SCVAGB21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. SCVAGB21 is the 8-character version of SCVAGB21XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Permira Advisers Llp in London.
Do I need SCVAGB21XXX to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of 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 SCVAGB21XXX.
How long does a transfer to Permira Advisers Llp take?
Euro transfers within SEPA 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.