SWIFT/BIC code SIVIGB21XXX
SIVIGB21XXX belongs to S.i.t. Savings Limited in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SIVIGB21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SIVIGB21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | S.i.t. Savings Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the S.i.t. Savings Limited SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SIVI 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 SIVIGB21XXX?
SIVIGB21XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of S.i.t. Savings Limited in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Use it when you send money to an account at S.i.t. Savings Limited.
Does S.i.t. Savings Limited use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – SIVIGB21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for S.i.t. Savings Limited in United Kingdom, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Do I need SIVIGB21XXX for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need SIVIGB21XXX.
How long does it take to send money to S.i.t. Savings Limited?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Are SIVIGB21 and SIVIGB21XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. SIVIGB21 is the short version of SIVIGB21XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both will reach S.i.t. Savings Limited in Edinburgh.
What does each part of SIVIGB21XXX stand for?
SIVI is the institution code of S.i.t. Savings Limited, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.