SWIFT/BIC code STCKGB21XXX
STCKGB21XXX belongs to Stocktrade in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | STCKGB21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | STCKGB21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Stocktrade |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Stocktrade SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- STCK 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
What bank uses SWIFT/BIC code STCKGB21XXX?
STCKGB21XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Stocktrade in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Use it when you send money to an account at Stocktrade.
How long does it take to send money to Stocktrade?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need STCKGB21XXX for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need STCKGB21XXX.
Is STCKGB21 and STCKGB21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. STCKGB21 is the short version of STCKGB21XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both will reach Stocktrade in Edinburgh.
What happens if I use STCKGB21XXX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check STCKGB21XXX with the recipient before you confirm.
What do the letters in STCKGB21XXX mean?
STCK is the institution code of Stocktrade, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.