SWIFT/BIC code BARBGB2LSOU

BARBGB2LSOU belongs to Bank of Baroda in Southall, United Kingdom.

BARBGB2LSOU

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARBGB2LSOU
8-character codeBARBGB2L
Branch codeSOU
BankBank of Baroda
BranchSouthall Branch
CitySouthall
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the Bank of Baroda SWIFT/BIC works

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

BARB 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.
SOU 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 SWIFT/BIC code BARBGB2LSOU?

BARBGB2LSOU is the SWIFT/BIC code of Southall Branch, a unit of Bank of Baroda in Southall, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What does each part of BARBGB2LSOU stand for?

BARB is the bank code of Bank of Baroda, GB stands for United Kingdom, 2L is the code for the city or region and SOU identifies the department Southall Branch.

How long does a transfer to Bank of Baroda take?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need BARBGB2LSOU for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need BARBGB2LSOU.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Baroda in United Kingdom?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.

Does Bank of Baroda have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 10 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Baroda in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Baroda.

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