SWIFT/BIC code ALEIGB22TSY
ALEIGB22TSY belongs to Santander UK PLC (Formerly Alliance and Leicester PLC) in Leicester, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ALEIGB22TSY |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ALEIGB22 |
| Branch code | TSY |
| Bank | Santander UK PLC (Formerly Alliance and Leicester PLC) |
| Branch | Group Treasury |
| City | Leicester |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Santander UK PLC (Formerly Alliance and Leicester PLC) SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- TSY 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 BIC ALEIGB22TSY?
The code ALEIGB22TSY belongs to Group Treasury, a unit of Santander UK PLC (Formerly Alliance and Leicester PLC) in Leicester, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need ALEIGB22TSY for a euro transfer 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. For other currencies you do need ALEIGB22TSY.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Santander UK PLC (Formerly Alliance and Leicester PLC) in United Kingdom?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does a transfer to Santander UK PLC (Formerly Alliance and Leicester PLC) take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Does Santander UK PLC (Formerly Alliance and Leicester PLC) have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 5 SWIFT/BIC codes for Santander UK PLC (Formerly Alliance and Leicester PLC) in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Santander UK PLC (Formerly Alliance and Leicester PLC).
What does each part of ALEIGB22TSY 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 TSY is the code of the branch Group Treasury.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.