SWIFT/BIC code BKENGB2LCON
BKENGB2LCON belongs to Bank of England in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKENGB2LCON |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKENGB2L |
| Branch code | CON |
| Bank | Bank of England |
| Branch | — |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Bank of England SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BKEN 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.
- CON 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 is behind BIC BKENGB2LCON?
BKENGB2LCON identifies Bank of England, part of Bank of England in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of England?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of England?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BKENGB2LCON 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. For other currencies you do need BKENGB2LCON.
What does each part of BKENGB2LCON mean?
BKEN is the bank code of Bank of England, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 2L is the location code and CON identifies the department Bank of England.
Does Bank of England have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 9 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of England in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of England.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.