SWIFT network) 3 letters or digits: branch code, optional ('XXX' for primary office) Where an 8-digit code is given, it may be assumed that it refers to the primary office. The FSA has therefore issued a reminder of the guidelines for this data I its recent newsletter. The Swift organization issues the Bank Identifier Numbers or BIC. BIC2 constitutes the result of a full and thorough review of the BIC scheme, carried out in accordance with clearly defined aims and principles, which has produced some significant changes and advances. These 'BIC12's are not part of the ISO standard, and are only relevant in the context of the messaging platform.

Country	City	Bank Name	Branch	SWIFT
United Kingdom	London	Rhein OEL LTD	Rhein OEL LTD	RHOEGB21XXX