SWIFT/BIC code SFFRGB21XXX
SFFRGB21XXX belongs to Saffron Building Society in Saffron Walden, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SFFRGB21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SFFRGB21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Saffron Building Society |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Saffron Walden |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Saffron Building Society SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SFFR 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 SWIFT code SFFRGB21XXX?
SFFRGB21XXX identifies the main office of Saffron Building Society in Saffron Walden, United Kingdom. It is the code to use when a payment to Saffron Building Society does not need a specific branch.
What does each part of SFFRGB21XXX stand for?
SFFR is the institution code of Saffron Building Society, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
How long does it take to send money to Saffron Building Society?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need SFFRGB21XXX for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need SFFRGB21XXX.
Is SFFRGB21 and SFFRGB21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. SFFRGB21 is the 8-character version of SFFRGB21XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version routes your payment to Saffron Building Society in Saffron Walden.
Does Saffron Building Society have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – SFFRGB21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Saffron Building Society in United Kingdom, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.