SWIFT Code SHCLGBB1 — SHAW AND CO., KNOWLE

About SWIFT Code SHCLGBB1 — SHAW AND CO., KNOWLE

SWIFT code SHCLGBB1 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for SHAW AND CO. in KNOWLE, 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 SHAW AND CO. for all outward international remittances from KNOWLE. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code SHCLGBB1

The code SHCLGBB1 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code SHCLGBB1

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your SHAW AND CO. account in KNOWLE, share SWIFT code SHCLGBB1 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 SHAW AND CO., KNOWLE must provide SWIFT code SHCLGBB1. 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 SHAW AND CO. in KNOWLE rely on SWIFT code SHCLGBB1 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 SHAW AND CO. →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for SHAW AND CO. →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for SHAW AND CO. →

How SWIFT Code SHCLGBB1 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code SHCLGBB1 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 SHAW AND CO..
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: SHAW AND CO. receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code SHCLGBB1

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter SHCLGBB1 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for KNOWLE 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 SHCLGBB1 directly with SHAW AND CO.'s KNOWLE branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.