WBBSGB22 — WEST BROMWICH BUILDING SOCIETY
WBBSGB22 is the SWIFT/BIC code for WEST BROMWICH BUILDING SOCIETY in WEST BROMWICH, United Kingdom — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
WBBSGB22 is the SWIFT/BIC code for WEST BROMWICH BUILDING SOCIETY in WEST BROMWICH, United Kingdom. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | WEST BROMWICH BUILDING SOCIETY |
| 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 WBBSGB22 belong to?
The SWIFT code WBBSGB22 identifies WEST BROMWICH BUILDING SOCIETY in WEST BROMWICH, United Kingdom. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code WBBSGB22 mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of WBBSGB22 are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (WBBS) represent the bank code for WEST BROMWICH BUILDING SOCIETY; 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 WBBSGB22 active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) WBBSGB22 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 WBBSGB22 instead of WBBSGB22?
Yes. The 8-character code WBBSGB22 represents the primary headquarters of WEST BROMWICH BUILDING SOCIETY. The 11-character code WBBSGB22 targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to WBBSGB22 (or WBBSGB22XXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to WBBSGB22?
The physical address registered for WBBSGB22 is: PROVIDENCE PLACE, B70 8SZ, WEST BROMWICH, United Kingdom. Verify this address matches your recipient's branch details before initiating a transaction.
What routing networks operate with the WBBSGB22 code in United Kingdom?
The SWIFT code WBBSGB22 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).