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SWIFT/BIC code ABBYGB2LANB

ABBYGB2LANB belongs to Santander UK PLC in London, United Kingdom.

ABBYGB2LANB

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeABBYGB2LANB
8-character codeABBYGB2L
Branch codeANB
BankSantander UK PLC
BranchSantander Business
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the Santander UK PLC SWIFT/BIC works

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

ABBY Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
GB Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
2L Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
ANB Branch code
3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.

Check before you send

  • Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
  • Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
  • Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.

Frequently asked questions

Which branch uses BIC ABBYGB2LANB?

The code ABBYGB2LANB belongs to Santander Business, a branch or department of Santander UK PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use ABBYGB2L instead of ABBYGB2LANB?

ABBYGB2L is the main office of Santander UK PLC, while ABBYGB2LANB points to Santander Business. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use ABBYGB2LANB if the recipient asks for it.

Do I need ABBYGB2LANB for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need ABBYGB2LANB.

How long does a transfer to Santander UK PLC take?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Does Santander UK PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 7 SWIFT/BIC codes for Santander UK PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.

What do the letters in ABBYGB2LANB mean?

ABBY is the bank code of Santander UK PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 2L is the code for the city or region and ANB is the code of the department Santander Business.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.