SWIFT/BIC code AFROGB2LXXX
AFROGB2LXXX belongs to Afro International (UK) Limited in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AFROGB2LXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AFROGB2L |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Afro International (UK) Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Afro International (UK) Limited SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- AFRO 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.
- XXX 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 institution uses SWIFT code AFROGB2LXXX?
The code AFROGB2LXXX belongs to the main office of Afro International (UK) Limited in London, United Kingdom. Use it when a payment to Afro International (UK) Limited does not need a specific branch.
Do I need AFROGB2LXXX to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need AFROGB2LXXX.
How long does a transfer to Afro International (UK) Limited take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Is AFROGB2L and AFROGB2LXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. AFROGB2L is the short version of AFROGB2LXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version routes your payment to Afro International (UK) Limited in London.
Does Afro International (UK) Limited have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, AFROGB2LXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Afro International (UK) Limited in United Kingdom, so there is no branch code to choose.
What does each part of AFROGB2LXXX stand for?
AFRO is the institution code of Afro International (UK) Limited, GB stands for United Kingdom, 2L is the location code and XXX marks the main office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.