SWIFT/BIC code ANTSGB2LCHA
ANTSGB2LCHA belongs to Abbey National Treasury Services PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ANTSGB2LCHA |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ANTSGB2L |
| Branch code | CHA |
| Bank | Abbey National Treasury Services PLC |
| Branch | Chaps Contingency |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Abbey National Treasury Services PLC SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ANTS Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- GB Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 2L Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- CHA 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 BIC ANTSGB2LCHA?
The code ANTSGB2LCHA belongs to Chaps Contingency, a branch or department of Abbey National Treasury Services PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in ANTSGB2LCHA mean?
ANTS is the bank code of Abbey National Treasury Services PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 2L is the code for the city or region and CHA is the code of the branch Chaps Contingency.
Does Abbey National Treasury Services PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 9 SWIFT/BIC codes for Abbey National Treasury Services 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 Abbey National Treasury Services PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often 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 – the difference can be large.
Can I use ANTSGB2L instead of ANTSGB2LCHA?
ANTSGB2L points to the main office of Abbey National Treasury Services PLC, while ANTSGB2LCHA is Chaps Contingency. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention ANTSGB2LCHA.
Do I need ANTSGB2LCHA to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need ANTSGB2LCHA.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.