SWIFT Code BIBSGB21 — BATH INVESTMENT AND BUILDING SOCIETY, BATH

About SWIFT Code BIBSGB21 — BATH INVESTMENT AND BUILDING SOCIETY, BATH

SWIFT code BIBSGB21 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for BATH INVESTMENT AND BUILDING SOCIETY in BATH, United Kingdom. Standardised under ISO 9362 and maintained by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), this code is used exclusively for cross-border wire transfers and is recognised by financial institutions in over 200 countries.

This code must be provided to the sender when receiving money from abroad, and is required by BATH INVESTMENT AND BUILDING SOCIETY for all outward international remittances from BATH. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code BIBSGB21

The code BIBSGB21 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code BIBSGB21

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your BATH INVESTMENT AND BUILDING SOCIETY account in BATH, share SWIFT code BIBSGB21 with the sender along with your full account number, your name as on the account, and the branch address.

NRI Remittances

Non-Resident Indians sending money to NRO/NRE accounts at BATH INVESTMENT AND BUILDING SOCIETY, BATH must provide SWIFT code BIBSGB21. Major remittance platforms — including Wise, Remitly, Western Union, and MoneyGram — use this code to route transfers accurately.

Trade Finance and Foreign Payments

Importers and exporters using BATH INVESTMENT AND BUILDING SOCIETY in BATH rely on SWIFT code BIBSGB21 for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for BATH INVESTMENT AND BUILDING SOCIETY →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for BATH INVESTMENT AND BUILDING SOCIETY →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for BATH INVESTMENT AND BUILDING SOCIETY →

How SWIFT Code BIBSGB21 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code BIBSGB21 and account number to their bank.
2. Validation: The sending bank validates the BIC against the SWIFT registry.
3. Routing: An MT103 SWIFT message is transmitted through the network to BATH INVESTMENT AND BUILDING SOCIETY.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: BATH INVESTMENT AND BUILDING SOCIETY receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code BIBSGB21

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter BIBSGB21 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for BATH only.
• Truncating to 8 characters — When 11 characters are required, always use the full code.
• Using SWIFT for domestic transfers — Use the IFSC code for any transfer within United Kingdom.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm BIBSGB21 directly with BATH INVESTMENT AND BUILDING SOCIETY's BATH branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.