SWIFT/BIC code ALEIGB22CAF
ALEIGB22CAF belongs to Santander UK PLC (Formerly Alliance and Leicester PLC) in Manchester, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ALEIGB22CAF |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ALEIGB22 |
| Branch code | CAF |
| Bank | Santander UK PLC (Formerly Alliance and Leicester PLC) |
| Branch | Commercial Finance |
| City | Manchester |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Santander UK PLC (Formerly Alliance and Leicester PLC) SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ALEI Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- GB Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 22 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- CAF 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 SWIFT code ALEIGB22CAF?
The code ALEIGB22CAF belongs to Commercial Finance, a unit of Santander UK PLC (Formerly Alliance and Leicester PLC) in Manchester, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use ALEIGB22CAF with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check ALEIGB22CAF against the details from Santander UK PLC (Formerly Alliance and Leicester PLC) before sending.
Can I use ALEIGB22 instead of ALEIGB22CAF?
ALEIGB22 is the main office of Santander UK PLC (Formerly Alliance and Leicester PLC), while ALEIGB22CAF points to Commercial Finance. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention ALEIGB22CAF.
Do I need ALEIGB22CAF for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need ALEIGB22CAF.
How long does it take to send money to Santander UK PLC (Formerly Alliance and Leicester PLC)?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Does Santander UK PLC (Formerly Alliance and Leicester PLC) have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 5 SWIFT/BIC codes for Santander UK PLC (Formerly Alliance and Leicester 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 (Formerly Alliance and Leicester PLC).
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.