SWIFT Code BODRGB21 — BORDER BANK LTD, GREAT BOOKHAM

About SWIFT Code BODRGB21 — BORDER BANK LTD, GREAT BOOKHAM

SWIFT code BODRGB21 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for BORDER BANK LTD in GREAT BOOKHAM, 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 BORDER BANK LTD for all outward international remittances from GREAT BOOKHAM. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code BODRGB21

The code BODRGB21 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code BODRGB21

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your BORDER BANK LTD account in GREAT BOOKHAM, share SWIFT code BODRGB21 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 BORDER BANK LTD, GREAT BOOKHAM must provide SWIFT code BODRGB21. 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 BORDER BANK LTD in GREAT BOOKHAM rely on SWIFT code BODRGB21 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 BORDER BANK LTD →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for BORDER BANK LTD →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for BORDER BANK LTD →

How SWIFT Code BODRGB21 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code BODRGB21 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 BORDER BANK LTD.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: BORDER BANK LTD receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code BODRGB21

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter BODRGB21 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for GREAT BOOKHAM 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 BODRGB21 directly with BORDER BANK LTD's GREAT BOOKHAM branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.