SWIFT/BIC code SFIRGB21XXX
SFIRGB21XXX belongs to Scottish Friendly Insurance Services Limited in Glasgow, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SFIRGB21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SFIRGB21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Scottish Friendly Insurance Services Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Glasgow |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Scottish Friendly Insurance Services Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SFIR 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 uses BIC SFIRGB21XXX?
SFIRGB21XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Scottish Friendly Insurance Services Limited in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Use it when you send money to an account at Scottish Friendly Insurance Services Limited.
Is SFIRGB21 and SFIRGB21XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. SFIRGB21 is the short version of SFIRGB21XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both will reach Scottish Friendly Insurance Services Limited in Glasgow.
Do I need SFIRGB21XXX for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need SFIRGB21XXX.
What happens if I enter SFIRGB21XXX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check SFIRGB21XXX against the details from Scottish Friendly Insurance Services Limited before you confirm.
How long does it take to send money to Scottish Friendly Insurance Services Limited?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Does Scottish Friendly Insurance Services Limited use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – SFIRGB21XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Scottish Friendly Insurance Services Limited in United Kingdom, so there is no branch code to choose.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.