SWIFT/BIC code SHPIGB21XXX
SHPIGB21XXX belongs to Sharps Pixley LTD. in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SHPIGB21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SHPIGB21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Sharps Pixley LTD. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Sharps Pixley LTD. SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SHPI 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 is behind BIC SHPIGB21XXX?
The code SHPIGB21XXX belongs to the headquarters of Sharps Pixley LTD. in London, United Kingdom. Use it when a payment to Sharps Pixley LTD. does not need a specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Sharps Pixley LTD. in United Kingdom?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in SHPIGB21XXX stand for?
SHPI is the bank code of Sharps Pixley LTD., GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
Do I need SHPIGB21XXX to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need SHPIGB21XXX.
How long does it take to send money to Sharps Pixley LTD.?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Is SHPIGB21 and SHPIGB21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. SHPIGB21 is the short version of SHPIGB21XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Sharps Pixley LTD. in London.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.