SWIFT/BIC code TEACGB21XXX
TEACGB21XXX belongs to Teachers Building Society in Wimborne, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | TEACGB21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | TEACGB21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Teachers Building Society |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Wimborne |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Teachers Building Society SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- TEAC 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 is behind BIC TEACGB21XXX?
TEACGB21XXX identifies the main office of Teachers Building Society in Wimborne, United Kingdom. Use it when a payment to Teachers Building Society does not need a specific branch.
What happens if I enter TEACGB21XXX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check TEACGB21XXX against the details from Teachers Building Society before you confirm.
Does Teachers Building Society use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, TEACGB21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Teachers Building Society in United Kingdom, so there is no branch code to choose.
How long does a transfer to Teachers Building Society take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need TEACGB21XXX to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need TEACGB21XXX.
Is TEACGB21 and TEACGB21XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. TEACGB21 is the short version of TEACGB21XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Teachers Building Society in Wimborne.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.