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SWIFT/BIC code ABBYGB2LGTB

ABBYGB2LGTB belongs to Santander UK PLC in London, United Kingdom.

ABBYGB2LGTB

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeABBYGB2LGTB
8-character codeABBYGB2L
Branch codeGTB
BankSantander UK PLC
BranchTrade
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.
GTB 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 SWIFT/BIC code ABBYGB2LGTB?

The code ABBYGB2LGTB belongs to Trade, a branch or department of Santander UK PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I enter ABBYGB2LGTB with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check ABBYGB2LGTB with the recipient before you confirm.

What do the letters in ABBYGB2LGTB stand for?

ABBY is the bank code of Santander UK PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 2L is the code for the city or region and GTB identifies the branch Trade.

Can I use ABBYGB2L instead of ABBYGB2LGTB?

ABBYGB2L points to the main office of Santander UK PLC, while ABBYGB2LGTB points to Trade. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention ABBYGB2LGTB.

How long does a transfer to Santander UK PLC take in United Kingdom?

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

Do I need ABBYGB2LGTB to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need ABBYGB2LGTB.

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