BOETGB22 — BOUND RATES LIMITED
BOETGB22 is the SWIFT/BIC code for BOUND RATES LIMITED in LONDON, United Kingdom — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
BOETGB22 is the SWIFT/BIC code for BOUND RATES LIMITED in LONDON, United Kingdom. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | BOUND RATES LIMITED |
| Country | United Kingdom (GB) |
| Location Code | 22 |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code BOETGB22 belong to?
The SWIFT code BOETGB22 identifies BOUND RATES LIMITED in LONDON, United Kingdom. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code BOETGB22 mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of BOETGB22 are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (BOET) represent the bank code for BOUND RATES LIMITED; characters 5-6 (GB) indicate the country code for United Kingdom; characters 7-8 (22) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code BOETGB22 active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) BOETGB22 is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters '22' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code BOETGB22 instead of BOETGB22?
Yes. The 8-character code BOETGB22 represents the primary headquarters of BOUND RATES LIMITED. The 11-character code BOETGB22 targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to BOETGB22 (or BOETGB22XXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to BOETGB22?
The physical address registered for BOETGB22 is: 16 GREAT CHAPEL STREET, W1F 8FL, LONDON, United Kingdom. Verify this address matches your recipient's branch details before initiating a transaction.
What routing networks operate with the BOETGB22 code in United Kingdom?
The SWIFT code BOETGB22 is used for international inbound wire transfers in the United Kingdom. Domestic GBP clearings route via BACS, CHAPS and Faster Payments rather than SWIFT.
Sources & References
- 🌐 ISO 9362: The official standard defining the Business Identifier Code (BIC) format guidelines.
- 🏢 SWIFT Registration Authority: The organization designated by ISO to register and publish BICs (swift.com).