SWIFT/BIC code SWEDGB21XXX
SWEDGB21XXX belongs to Swedbank AB in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SWEDGB21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SWEDGB21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Swedbank AB |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Swedbank AB SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SWED 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 SWIFT code SWEDGB21XXX?
The code SWEDGB21XXX belongs to the head office of Swedbank AB in London, United Kingdom. Use it when you send money to an account at Swedbank AB.
What do the letters in SWEDGB21XXX mean?
SWED is the bank code of Swedbank AB, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
How long does a transfer to Swedbank AB take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need SWEDGB21XXX to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need SWEDGB21XXX.
What happens if I use SWEDGB21XXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check SWEDGB21XXX against the details from Swedbank AB before sending.
Is SWEDGB21 and SWEDGB21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. SWEDGB21 is the short version of SWEDGB21XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Swedbank AB in London.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.