SWIFT/BIC code ALEIGB22DOC
ALEIGB22DOC belongs to Santander UK PLC (Formerly Alliance and Leicester PLC) in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ALEIGB22DOC |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ALEIGB22 |
| Branch code | DOC |
| Bank | Santander UK PLC (Formerly Alliance and Leicester PLC) |
| Branch | Documentary Credits and Guarantees |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code ALEIGB22DOC?
The code ALEIGB22DOC belongs to Documentary Credits and Guarantees, a unit of Santander UK PLC (Formerly Alliance and Leicester PLC) in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use ALEIGB22DOC incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check ALEIGB22DOC against the details from Santander UK PLC (Formerly Alliance and Leicester PLC) before you confirm.
What does each part of ALEIGB22DOC stand for?
ALEI is the bank code of Santander UK PLC (Formerly Alliance and Leicester PLC), GB stands for United Kingdom, 22 is the location code and DOC identifies the department Documentary Credits and Guarantees.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Santander UK PLC (Formerly Alliance and Leicester PLC) in United Kingdom?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does it take to send money to Santander UK PLC (Formerly Alliance and Leicester PLC)?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need ALEIGB22DOC to send euros 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 do need ALEIGB22DOC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.