SWIFT/BIC code SLIMGB21XXX
SLIMGB21XXX belongs to Sun Life Investment Management Services in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SLIMGB21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SLIMGB21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Sun Life Investment Management Services |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Sun Life Investment Management Services SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SLIM 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 BIC SLIMGB21XXX?
The code SLIMGB21XXX belongs to the head office of Sun Life Investment Management Services in London, United Kingdom. Use it when a payment to Sun Life Investment Management Services does not need a specific branch.
What happens if I enter SLIMGB21XXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check SLIMGB21XXX against the details from Sun Life Investment Management Services before sending.
What do the letters in SLIMGB21XXX stand for?
SLIM is the institution code of Sun Life Investment Management Services, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and XXX marks the head office.
Does Sun Life Investment Management Services have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, SLIMGB21XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Sun Life Investment Management Services in United Kingdom, so there is no branch code to choose.
Do I need SLIMGB21XXX to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need SLIMGB21XXX.
How long does a transfer to Sun Life Investment Management Services take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.