Question 1

What is the SWIFT code for Aldermore Bank?

Accepted Answer

The SWIFT/BIC code for Aldermore Bank is ALDBGB21. This 8-character code identifies the bank in international wire transfers and is registered with SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication).

Question 2

How do I send an international wire transfer to Aldermore Bank?

Accepted Answer

To send money internationally to Aldermore Bank, provide your bank with the SWIFT/BIC code ALDBGB21 (Reading, United Kingdom) along with the recipient's full IBAN. Your bank will route the transfer via the SWIFT network.

Question 3

Is Aldermore Bank a SEPA member?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Aldermore Bank is a SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area) member. Euro transfers within the SEPA zone can be processed as fast, low-cost SEPA Credit Transfers using the recipient's IBAN, with no SWIFT fees required for intra-SEPA payments.

Question 4

What does the BIC code ALDBGB21 mean?

Accepted Answer

In the BIC code ALDBGB21: "ALDB" is the institution code identifying Aldermore Bank, "GB" is the ISO 3166-1 country code for United Kingdom, and "21" is the location code indicating the bank's city or timezone zone.

Question 5

Who owns Aldermore Bank?

Accepted Answer

Aldermore Bank is owned by FirstRand, a banking group based in South Africa. Aldermore Bank is registered in United Kingdom as a local entity, while its ultimate ownership sits with the parent group in South Africa.

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