SWIFT/BIC code BCITGB2LXXX
BCITGB2LXXX belongs to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA London (Formerly Banca Intesa S.P.A. London) in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCITGB2LXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCITGB2L |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Intesa Sanpaolo SPA London (Formerly Banca Intesa S.P.A. London) |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Intesa Sanpaolo SPA London (Formerly Banca Intesa S.P.A. London) SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BCIT 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
What bank uses SWIFT code BCITGB2LXXX?
BCITGB2LXXX identifies the head office of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA London (Formerly Banca Intesa S.P.A. London) in London, United Kingdom. Use it when a payment to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA London (Formerly Banca Intesa S.P.A. London) does not need a specific branch.
What does each part of BCITGB2LXXX stand for?
BCIT is the bank code of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA London (Formerly Banca Intesa S.P.A. London), GB stands for United Kingdom, 2L is the location code and XXX means the head office.
What happens if I use BCITGB2LXXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BCITGB2LXXX against the details from Intesa Sanpaolo SPA London (Formerly Banca Intesa S.P.A. London) before you confirm.
Does Intesa Sanpaolo SPA London (Formerly Banca Intesa S.P.A. London) have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – BCITGB2LXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Intesa Sanpaolo SPA London (Formerly Banca Intesa S.P.A. London) in United Kingdom, so there is no branch code to choose.
What is the best way to send money to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA London (Formerly Banca Intesa S.P.A. London) in United Kingdom?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
Are BCITGB2L and BCITGB2LXXX the same code?
Yes. BCITGB2L is the 8-character version of BCITGB2LXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version will reach Intesa Sanpaolo SPA London (Formerly Banca Intesa S.P.A. London) in London.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.