SWIFT/BIC code BEASGB2LXXX
BEASGB2LXXX belongs to Bank of East Asia, Limited, The in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BEASGB2LXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BEASGB2L |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bank of East Asia, Limited, The |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Bank of East Asia, Limited, The SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BEAS 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 BIC BEASGB2LXXX?
BEASGB2LXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Bank of East Asia, Limited, The in London, United Kingdom. Use it when you send money to an account at Bank of East Asia, Limited, The.
What do the letters in BEASGB2LXXX stand for?
BEAS is the institution code of Bank of East Asia, Limited, The, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 2L is the location code and XXX marks the head office.
Is BEASGB2L and BEASGB2LXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. BEASGB2L is the 8-character version of BEASGB2LXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both will reach Bank of East Asia, Limited, The in London.
How long does a transfer to Bank of East Asia, Limited, The take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BEASGB2LXXX for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need BEASGB2LXXX.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of East Asia, Limited, The?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.