SWIFT Code KBIFGB21 — KBL INVESTMENT FUNDS LIMITED, CHELMSFORD

Verified SWIFT/BIC code for KBL INVESTMENT FUNDS LIMITED in CHELMSFORD, United Kingdom. Use this code for international wire transfers.

Updated Jun 2026 SWIFT Official Data Live Data
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CHELMSFORD
Result

CHELMSFORD

KBL INVESTMENT FUNDS LIMITED · United Kingdom

SWIFT Verified

SWIFT / BIC Code

KBIFGB21

Code Breakdown

KBIF Bank Code
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GB Country
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21 Location

Branch

CHELMSFORD

City

CHELMSFORD

Country Code

GB

Connection Status

Active

About SWIFT Code KBIFGB21 — KBL INVESTMENT FUNDS LIMITED, CHELMSFORD

SWIFT code KBIFGB21 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for KBL INVESTMENT FUNDS LIMITED in CHELMSFORD, 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 KBL INVESTMENT FUNDS LIMITED for all outward international remittances from CHELMSFORD. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code KBIFGB21

The code KBIFGB21 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

SegmentValueLengthMeaning
Bank CodeKBIF4 lettersIdentifies KBL INVESTMENT FUNDS LIMITED as the institution
Country CodeGB2 lettersISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code for United Kingdom
Location Code212 charsCity/region identifier within United Kingdom
Quick Tip: KBIFGB21 is a 8-character head-office BIC. When the branch code is unknown, this 8-character code is accepted by most sending banks — KBL INVESTMENT FUNDS LIMITED will route the funds internally.

When to Use SWIFT Code KBIFGB21

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your KBL INVESTMENT FUNDS LIMITED account in CHELMSFORD, share SWIFT code KBIFGB21 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 KBL INVESTMENT FUNDS LIMITED, CHELMSFORD must provide SWIFT code KBIFGB21. 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 KBL INVESTMENT FUNDS LIMITED in CHELMSFORD rely on SWIFT code KBIFGB21 for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

CodeFormatUsed ForScope
SWIFT KBIFGB218 or 11 charsInternational wire transfers, NRI remittances, trade financeGlobal — 200+ countries
IFSC11 chars (alpha)NEFT, RTGS, IMPS, UPI account linkingIndia domestic only
MICR9 digitsCheque clearing (CTS), NACH mandates, SIP registrationIndia domestic only
BSR7 digitsTDS challan filing, Form 16, Form 26AS, TRACESIndia income tax only
Important: Never enter SWIFT code KBIFGB21 in a field asking for an IFSC, MICR, or BSR code. Each serves a different system.

Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for KBL INVESTMENT FUNDS LIMITED →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for KBL INVESTMENT FUNDS LIMITED →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for KBL INVESTMENT FUNDS LIMITED →

How SWIFT Code KBIFGB21 Routes an International Transfer

  1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code KBIFGB21 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 KBL INVESTMENT FUNDS LIMITED.
  4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
  5. Credit: KBL INVESTMENT FUNDS LIMITED receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code KBIFGB21

  • Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter KBIFGB21 uppercase with no spaces.
  • Using the wrong city — This code is for CHELMSFORD 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 KBIFGB21 directly with KBL INVESTMENT FUNDS LIMITED's CHELMSFORD branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.

SWIFT code data sourced from SWIFT Official Directory and verified against KBL INVESTMENT FUNDS LIMITED's published disclosures. Last reviewed Jun 2026 by BankZop Editorial Team. About our data sources →

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