SWIFT/BIC code WSLYGB21XXX
WSLYGB21XXX belongs to Wesleyan Bank Limited in Birmingham, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | WSLYGB21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | WSLYGB21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Wesleyan Bank Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Birmingham |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Wesleyan Bank Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- WSLY 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 WSLYGB21XXX?
The code WSLYGB21XXX belongs to the headquarters of Wesleyan Bank Limited in Birmingham, United Kingdom. It is the code to use when a payment to Wesleyan Bank Limited does not need a specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Wesleyan Bank Limited take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What do the letters in WSLYGB21XXX stand for?
WSLY is the institution code of Wesleyan Bank Limited, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and XXX means the head office.
Do I need WSLYGB21XXX to send euros 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. For other currencies you do need WSLYGB21XXX.
Are WSLYGB21 and WSLYGB21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. WSLYGB21 is the short version of WSLYGB21XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both routes your payment to Wesleyan Bank Limited in Birmingham.
Does Wesleyan Bank Limited have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – WSLYGB21XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Wesleyan Bank Limited in United Kingdom, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.