SWIFT Code HARBGB21 — HARPENDEN BUILDING SOCIETY, HARPENDEN

About SWIFT Code HARBGB21 — HARPENDEN BUILDING SOCIETY, HARPENDEN

SWIFT code HARBGB21 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for HARPENDEN BUILDING SOCIETY in HARPENDEN, 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 HARPENDEN BUILDING SOCIETY for all outward international remittances from HARPENDEN. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code HARBGB21

The code HARBGB21 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code HARBGB21

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your HARPENDEN BUILDING SOCIETY account in HARPENDEN, share SWIFT code HARBGB21 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 HARPENDEN BUILDING SOCIETY, HARPENDEN must provide SWIFT code HARBGB21. 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 HARPENDEN BUILDING SOCIETY in HARPENDEN rely on SWIFT code HARBGB21 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 HARPENDEN BUILDING SOCIETY →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for HARPENDEN BUILDING SOCIETY →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for HARPENDEN BUILDING SOCIETY →

How SWIFT Code HARBGB21 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code HARBGB21 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 HARPENDEN BUILDING SOCIETY.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: HARPENDEN BUILDING SOCIETY receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code HARBGB21

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter HARBGB21 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for HARPENDEN 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 HARBGB21 directly with HARPENDEN BUILDING SOCIETY's HARPENDEN branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.