SWIFT/BIC code ANTSGB2LGBM
ANTSGB2LGBM belongs to Abbey National Treasury Services PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ANTSGB2LGBM |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ANTSGB2L |
| Branch code | GBM |
| Bank | Abbey National Treasury Services PLC |
| Branch | Alm |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Abbey National Treasury Services PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- GBM 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 is behind BIC ANTSGB2LGBM?
ANTSGB2LGBM is the SWIFT/BIC code of Alm, part of Abbey National Treasury Services PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need ANTSGB2LGBM to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need ANTSGB2LGBM.
How long does it take to send money to Abbey National Treasury Services PLC?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What is the best way to send money to Abbey National Treasury Services PLC?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What does each part of ANTSGB2LGBM stand for?
ANTS is the institution code of Abbey National Treasury Services PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 2L is the code for the city or region and GBM identifies the branch Alm.
Can I use ANTSGB2L instead of ANTSGB2LGBM?
ANTSGB2L is the head office of Abbey National Treasury Services PLC, while ANTSGB2LGBM is Alm. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use ANTSGB2LGBM if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.