SWIFT/BIC code BBHCGB2LXXX
BBHCGB2LXXX belongs to Brown Brothers Harriman Limited in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BBHCGB2LXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BBHCGB2L |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Brown Brothers Harriman Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Brown Brothers Harriman Limited SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BBHC 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code BBHCGB2LXXX?
The code BBHCGB2LXXX belongs to the headquarters of Brown Brothers Harriman Limited in London, United Kingdom. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Brown Brothers Harriman Limited.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Brown Brothers Harriman Limited in United Kingdom?
Many banks 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.
Do I need BBHCGB2LXXX for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need BBHCGB2LXXX.
How long does a transfer to Brown Brothers Harriman Limited take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Is BBHCGB2L and BBHCGB2LXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. BBHCGB2L is the 8-character version of BBHCGB2LXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version will reach Brown Brothers Harriman Limited in London.
What do the letters in BBHCGB2LXXX mean?
BBHC is the bank code of Brown Brothers Harriman Limited, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 2L is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.