SWIFT/BIC code SPSVGB21XXX
SPSVGB21XXX belongs to Sparbanken Sverige AB in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SPSVGB21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SPSVGB21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Sparbanken Sverige AB |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Sparbanken Sverige AB SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SPSV 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 SWIFT/BIC code SPSVGB21XXX?
SPSVGB21XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Sparbanken Sverige AB in London, United Kingdom. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Sparbanken Sverige AB.
What does each part of SPSVGB21XXX mean?
SPSV is the bank code of Sparbanken Sverige AB, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and XXX marks the head office.
How long does it take to send money to Sparbanken Sverige AB in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need SPSVGB21XXX for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need SPSVGB21XXX.
Is SPSVGB21 and SPSVGB21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. SPSVGB21 is the short version of SPSVGB21XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Sparbanken Sverige AB in London.
Does Sparbanken Sverige AB use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, SPSVGB21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Sparbanken Sverige AB in United Kingdom, so there is no branch code to choose.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.