SWIFT/BIC code SHWWGB21XXX

SHWWGB21XXX belongs to D.e. Shaw and Co. (London), Llp in London, United Kingdom.

SHWWGB21XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSHWWGB21XXX
8-character codeSHWWGB21
Branch codeXXX
BankD.e. Shaw and Co. (London), Llp
BranchHead office
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the D.e. Shaw and Co. (London), Llp SWIFT/BIC is built up

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

SHWW 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 SHWWGB21XXX?

SHWWGB21XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of D.e. Shaw and Co. (London), Llp in London, United Kingdom. Use it when you send money to an account at D.e. Shaw and Co. (London), Llp.

Do I need SHWWGB21XXX for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need SHWWGB21XXX.

How long does it take to send money to D.e. Shaw and Co. (London), Llp in United Kingdom?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Does D.e. Shaw and Co. (London), Llp use a single SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes, SHWWGB21XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for D.e. Shaw and Co. (London), Llp in United Kingdom, so there is no branch code to choose.

Is SHWWGB21 and SHWWGB21XXX the same code?

Yes. SHWWGB21 is the short version of SHWWGB21XXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version will reach D.e. Shaw and Co. (London), Llp in London.

What is the cheapest way to send money to D.e. Shaw and Co. (London), Llp in United Kingdom?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.