SWIFT/BIC code VGIEGB21XXX
VGIEGB21XXX belongs to Viking Global Investors Europe Llp in Reading, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | VGIEGB21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | VGIEGB21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Viking Global Investors Europe Llp |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Reading |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Viking Global Investors Europe Llp SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- VGIE 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 BIC VGIEGB21XXX?
The code VGIEGB21XXX belongs to the head office of Viking Global Investors Europe Llp in Reading, United Kingdom. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Viking Global Investors Europe Llp.
Does Viking Global Investors Europe Llp use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – VGIEGB21XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Viking Global Investors Europe Llp in United Kingdom, so there is no branch code to choose.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Viking Global Investors Europe Llp?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What does each part of VGIEGB21XXX mean?
VGIE is the institution code of Viking Global Investors Europe Llp, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
What happens if I use VGIEGB21XXX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check VGIEGB21XXX against the details from Viking Global Investors Europe Llp before sending.
How long does it take to send money to Viking Global Investors Europe Llp?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.