SWIFT Code GKNGGB22 — GKN (UNITED KINGDOM) PLC, REDDITCH

About SWIFT Code GKNGGB22 — GKN (UNITED KINGDOM) PLC, REDDITCH

SWIFT code GKNGGB22 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for GKN (UNITED KINGDOM) PLC in REDDITCH, 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 GKN (UNITED KINGDOM) PLC for all outward international remittances from REDDITCH. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code GKNGGB22

The code GKNGGB22 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code GKNGGB22

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your GKN (UNITED KINGDOM) PLC account in REDDITCH, share SWIFT code GKNGGB22 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 GKN (UNITED KINGDOM) PLC, REDDITCH must provide SWIFT code GKNGGB22. 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 GKN (UNITED KINGDOM) PLC in REDDITCH rely on SWIFT code GKNGGB22 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 GKN (UNITED KINGDOM) PLC →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for GKN (UNITED KINGDOM) PLC →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for GKN (UNITED KINGDOM) PLC →

How SWIFT Code GKNGGB22 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code GKNGGB22 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 GKN (UNITED KINGDOM) PLC.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: GKN (UNITED KINGDOM) PLC receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code GKNGGB22

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter GKNGGB22 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for REDDITCH 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 GKNGGB22 directly with GKN (UNITED KINGDOM) PLC's REDDITCH branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.