SWIFT/BIC code SOGRGB21XXX

SOGRGB21XXX belongs to Sofaer Global Research (UK) LTD in London, United Kingdom.

SOGRGB21XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSOGRGB21XXX
8-character codeSOGRGB21
Branch codeXXX
BankSofaer Global Research (UK) LTD
BranchHead office
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the Sofaer Global Research (UK) LTD SWIFT/BIC is structured

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

SOGR 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 SOGRGB21XXX?

The code SOGRGB21XXX belongs to the main office of Sofaer Global Research (UK) LTD in London, United Kingdom. It is the code to use when a payment to Sofaer Global Research (UK) LTD does not need a specific branch.

How long does it take to send money to Sofaer Global Research (UK) LTD in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need SOGRGB21XXX for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need SOGRGB21XXX.

Is SOGRGB21 and SOGRGB21XXX the same code?

Yes. SOGRGB21 is the short version of SOGRGB21XXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version will reach Sofaer Global Research (UK) LTD in London.

Does Sofaer Global Research (UK) LTD use only one SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes – SOGRGB21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Sofaer Global Research (UK) LTD in United Kingdom, so you do not need to pick a branch code.

What do the letters in SOGRGB21XXX mean?

SOGR is the bank code of Sofaer Global Research (UK) LTD, GB is the ISO code of 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.