SWIFT/BIC code WICAGB21XXX
WICAGB21XXX belongs to W.i. Carr (Far East) London in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | WICAGB21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | WICAGB21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | W.i. Carr (Far East) London |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the W.i. Carr (Far East) London SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- WICA 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/BIC code WICAGB21XXX?
WICAGB21XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of W.i. Carr (Far East) London in London, United Kingdom. Use it when you send money to an account at W.i. Carr (Far East) London.
Are WICAGB21 and WICAGB21XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. WICAGB21 is the short version of WICAGB21XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to W.i. Carr (Far East) London in London.
Do I need WICAGB21XXX to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to 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 do need WICAGB21XXX.
How long does a transfer to W.i. Carr (Far East) London 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.
What do the letters in WICAGB21XXX stand for?
WICA is the institution code of W.i. Carr (Far East) London, 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 enter WICAGB21XXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check WICAGB21XXX 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.