SWIFT/BIC code SORUGB21XXX
SORUGB21XXX belongs to Sostenya Group PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SORUGB21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SORUGB21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Sostenya Group PLC |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Sostenya Group PLC SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SORU 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 bank uses BIC SORUGB21XXX?
The code SORUGB21XXX belongs to the head office of Sostenya Group PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use it when a payment to Sostenya Group PLC does not need a specific branch.
What do the letters in SORUGB21XXX mean?
SORU is the bank code of Sostenya Group PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and XXX marks the head office.
Do I need SORUGB21XXX for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need SORUGB21XXX.
How long does a transfer to Sostenya Group PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Are SORUGB21 and SORUGB21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. SORUGB21 is the short version of SORUGB21XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Sostenya Group PLC in London.
Does Sostenya Group PLC use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – SORUGB21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Sostenya Group PLC in United Kingdom, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.