SWIFT/BIC code UNCKGB21XXX
UNCKGB21XXX belongs to Union Capital Markets (UK) LTD in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UNCKGB21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UNCKGB21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Union Capital Markets (UK) LTD |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Union Capital Markets (UK) LTD SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- UNCK 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 SWIFT code UNCKGB21XXX?
UNCKGB21XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Union Capital Markets (UK) LTD in London, United Kingdom. Use it when a payment to Union Capital Markets (UK) LTD does not need a specific branch.
What do the letters in UNCKGB21XXX stand for?
UNCK is the institution code of Union Capital Markets (UK) LTD, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and XXX marks the main office.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Union Capital Markets (UK) LTD in United Kingdom?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
How long does a transfer to Union Capital Markets (UK) LTD take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need UNCKGB21XXX to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need UNCKGB21XXX.
Is UNCKGB21 and UNCKGB21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. UNCKGB21 is the 8-character version of UNCKGB21XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both routes your payment to Union Capital Markets (UK) LTD in London.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.