SWIFT/BIC code BBCPGB2LXXX
BBCPGB2LXXX belongs to British Broadcasting Corporation in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BBCPGB2LXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BBCPGB2L |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | British Broadcasting Corporation |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the British Broadcasting Corporation SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BBCP 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.
- 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 bank uses SWIFT/BIC code BBCPGB2LXXX?
BBCPGB2LXXX identifies the headquarters of British Broadcasting Corporation in London, United Kingdom. Use it when a payment to British Broadcasting Corporation does not need a specific branch.
What do the letters in BBCPGB2LXXX stand for?
BBCP is the institution code of British Broadcasting Corporation, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 2L is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
What is the best way to send money to British Broadcasting Corporation?
Many banks add several percent 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.
Do I need BBCPGB2LXXX for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need BBCPGB2LXXX.
How long does a transfer to British Broadcasting Corporation take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Is BBCPGB2L and BBCPGB2LXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. BBCPGB2L is the short version of BBCPGB2LXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to British Broadcasting Corporation in London.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.