SWIFT Code NIKIGB21 — NIKKO GILTS LTD., LONDON

About SWIFT Code NIKIGB21 — NIKKO GILTS LTD., LONDON

SWIFT code NIKIGB21 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for NIKKO GILTS LTD. in LONDON, 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 NIKKO GILTS LTD. for all outward international remittances from LONDON. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code NIKIGB21

The code NIKIGB21 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code NIKIGB21

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your NIKKO GILTS LTD. account in LONDON, share SWIFT code NIKIGB21 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 NIKKO GILTS LTD., LONDON must provide SWIFT code NIKIGB21. 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 NIKKO GILTS LTD. in LONDON rely on SWIFT code NIKIGB21 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 NIKKO GILTS LTD. →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for NIKKO GILTS LTD. →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for NIKKO GILTS LTD. →

How SWIFT Code NIKIGB21 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code NIKIGB21 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 NIKKO GILTS LTD..
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: NIKKO GILTS LTD. receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code NIKIGB21

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter NIKIGB21 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for LONDON 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 NIKIGB21 directly with NIKKO GILTS LTD.'s LONDON branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.