SWIFT Code GBSVGB3L — HM REVENUE AND CUSTOMS, SURREY

About SWIFT Code GBSVGB3L — HM REVENUE AND CUSTOMS, SURREY

SWIFT code GBSVGB3L is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for HM REVENUE AND CUSTOMS in SURREY, 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 HM REVENUE AND CUSTOMS for all outward international remittances from SURREY. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code GBSVGB3L

The code GBSVGB3L follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code GBSVGB3L

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your HM REVENUE AND CUSTOMS account in SURREY, share SWIFT code GBSVGB3L 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 HM REVENUE AND CUSTOMS, SURREY must provide SWIFT code GBSVGB3L. 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 HM REVENUE AND CUSTOMS in SURREY rely on SWIFT code GBSVGB3L 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 HM REVENUE AND CUSTOMS →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for HM REVENUE AND CUSTOMS →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for HM REVENUE AND CUSTOMS →

How SWIFT Code GBSVGB3L Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code GBSVGB3L 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 HM REVENUE AND CUSTOMS.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: HM REVENUE AND CUSTOMS receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code GBSVGB3L

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter GBSVGB3L uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for SURREY 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 GBSVGB3L directly with HM REVENUE AND CUSTOMS's SURREY branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.