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SWIFT/BIC code ALEIGB22XXX

ALEIGB22XXX belongs to Santander UK PLC (Formerly Alliance and Leicester PLC) in London, United Kingdom.

ALEIGB22XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeALEIGB22XXX
8-character codeALEIGB22
Branch codeXXX
BankSantander UK PLC (Formerly Alliance and Leicester PLC)
BranchHead office
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the Santander UK PLC (Formerly Alliance and Leicester PLC) SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
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 ALEIGB22XXX?

The code ALEIGB22XXX belongs to the head office of Santander UK PLC (Formerly Alliance and Leicester PLC) in London, United Kingdom. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Santander UK PLC (Formerly Alliance and Leicester PLC).

What does each part of ALEIGB22XXX mean?

ALEI is the institution code of Santander UK PLC (Formerly Alliance and Leicester PLC), GB stands for United Kingdom, 22 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.

What happens if I use ALEIGB22XXX with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check ALEIGB22XXX against the details from Santander UK PLC (Formerly Alliance and Leicester PLC) before sending.

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 the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

Is ALEIGB22 and ALEIGB22XXX the same SWIFT code?

Yes, they are. ALEIGB22 is the 8-character version of ALEIGB22XXX. XXX simply means head office, so both routes your payment to Santander UK PLC (Formerly Alliance and Leicester PLC) in London.

How long does a transfer to Santander UK PLC (Formerly Alliance and Leicester PLC) take?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.