SWIFT/BIC code ABBYGB2LDOC
ABBYGB2LDOC belongs to Santander UK PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ABBYGB2LDOC |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ABBYGB2L |
| Branch code | DOC |
| Bank | Santander UK PLC |
| Branch | Trade |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Santander UK PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- DOC 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
What bank is behind BIC ABBYGB2LDOC?
ABBYGB2LDOC is the SWIFT/BIC code of Trade, part of Santander UK PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use ABBYGB2LDOC incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check ABBYGB2LDOC against the details from Santander UK PLC before sending.
Do I need ABBYGB2LDOC for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need ABBYGB2LDOC.
How long does it take to send money to Santander UK PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Does Santander UK PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 7 SWIFT/BIC codes for Santander UK PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Santander UK PLC.
What do the letters in ABBYGB2LDOC mean?
ABBY is the bank code of Santander UK PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 2L is the location code and DOC identifies the department Trade.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.