SWIFT/BIC code VNONGB21XXX
VNONGB21XXX belongs to Vernon Building Society in Stockport, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | VNONGB21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | VNONGB21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Vernon Building Society |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Stockport |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Vernon Building Society SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- VNON 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 VNONGB21XXX?
VNONGB21XXX identifies the head office of Vernon Building Society in Stockport, United Kingdom. It is the code to use when a payment to Vernon Building Society does not need a specific branch.
What does each part of VNONGB21XXX mean?
VNON is the bank code of Vernon Building Society, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and XXX means the main office.
Does Vernon Building Society use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – VNONGB21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Vernon Building Society in United Kingdom, so there is no branch code to choose.
Is VNONGB21 and VNONGB21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. VNONGB21 is the 8-character version of VNONGB21XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Vernon Building Society in Stockport.
How long does it take to send money to Vernon Building Society?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need VNONGB21XXX for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need VNONGB21XXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.