BUCKGB2C — BUCKINGHAMSHIRE BUILDING SOCIETY
BUCKGB2C is the SWIFT/BIC code for BUCKINGHAMSHIRE BUILDING SOCIETY in CHALFONT ST GILES, United Kingdom — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
BUCKGB2C is the SWIFT/BIC code for BUCKINGHAMSHIRE BUILDING SOCIETY in CHALFONT ST GILES, United Kingdom. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | BUCKINGHAMSHIRE BUILDING SOCIETY |
| Country | United Kingdom (GB) |
| Location Code | 2C |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code BUCKGB2C belong to?
The SWIFT code BUCKGB2C identifies BUCKINGHAMSHIRE BUILDING SOCIETY in CHALFONT ST GILES, United Kingdom. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code BUCKGB2C mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of BUCKGB2C are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (BUCK) represent the bank code for BUCKINGHAMSHIRE BUILDING SOCIETY; characters 5-6 (GB) indicate the country code for United Kingdom; characters 7-8 (2C) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code BUCKGB2C active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) BUCKGB2C is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters '2C' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code BUCKGB2C instead of BUCKGB2C?
Yes. The 8-character code BUCKGB2C represents the primary headquarters of BUCKINGHAMSHIRE BUILDING SOCIETY. The 11-character code BUCKGB2C targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to BUCKGB2C (or BUCKGB2CXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to BUCKGB2C?
The physical address registered for BUCKGB2C is: HIGH STREET, HP8 4QA, CHALFONT ST GILES, United Kingdom. Verify this address matches your recipient's branch details before initiating a transaction.
What routing networks operate with the BUCKGB2C code in United Kingdom?
The SWIFT code BUCKGB2C 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).