SWIFT/BIC code WCDCGB21XXX
WCDCGB21XXX belongs to Willis Structured Financial Solutions Limited in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | WCDCGB21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | WCDCGB21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Willis Structured Financial Solutions Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Willis Structured Financial Solutions Limited SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- WCDC 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 WCDCGB21XXX?
WCDCGB21XXX identifies the headquarters of Willis Structured Financial Solutions Limited in London, United Kingdom. It is the code to use when a payment to Willis Structured Financial Solutions Limited does not need a specific branch.
Are WCDCGB21 and WCDCGB21XXX the same code?
Yes. WCDCGB21 is the 8-character version of WCDCGB21XXX. XXX simply means head office, so both routes your payment to Willis Structured Financial Solutions Limited in London.
What do the letters in WCDCGB21XXX mean?
WCDC is the institution code of Willis Structured Financial Solutions Limited, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and XXX means the main office.
How long does a transfer to Willis Structured Financial Solutions Limited take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need WCDCGB21XXX for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need WCDCGB21XXX.
What happens if I enter WCDCGB21XXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check WCDCGB21XXX with the recipient before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.