SWIFT/BIC code ALEIGB22MTG
ALEIGB22MTG belongs to Santander UK PLC (Formerly Alliance and Leicester PLC) in Leicester, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ALEIGB22MTG |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ALEIGB22 |
| Branch code | MTG |
| Bank | Santander UK PLC (Formerly Alliance and Leicester PLC) |
| Branch | Mortgages |
| City | Leicester |
| 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.
- MTG 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 bank is behind BIC ALEIGB22MTG?
The code ALEIGB22MTG belongs to Mortgages, part of Santander UK PLC (Formerly Alliance and Leicester PLC) in Leicester, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need ALEIGB22MTG for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need ALEIGB22MTG.
How long does it take to send money to Santander UK PLC (Formerly Alliance and Leicester PLC)?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What does each part of ALEIGB22MTG 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 MTG identifies the branch Mortgages.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Santander UK PLC (Formerly Alliance and Leicester PLC)?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.