SWIFT Code IMIAGB21 — IIMIA PLC, EXETER

About SWIFT Code IMIAGB21 — IIMIA PLC, EXETER

SWIFT code IMIAGB21 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for IIMIA PLC in EXETER, 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 IIMIA PLC for all outward international remittances from EXETER. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code IMIAGB21

The code IMIAGB21 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code IMIAGB21

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your IIMIA PLC account in EXETER, share SWIFT code IMIAGB21 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 IIMIA PLC, EXETER must provide SWIFT code IMIAGB21. 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 IIMIA PLC in EXETER rely on SWIFT code IMIAGB21 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 IIMIA PLC →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for IIMIA PLC →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for IIMIA PLC →

How SWIFT Code IMIAGB21 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code IMIAGB21 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 IIMIA PLC.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: IIMIA PLC receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code IMIAGB21

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter IMIAGB21 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for EXETER 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 IMIAGB21 directly with IIMIA PLC's EXETER branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.