SWIFT/BIC code BKENGB2LMKT
BKENGB2LMKT belongs to Bank of England in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKENGB2LMKT |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKENGB2L |
| Branch code | MKT |
| 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.
- MKT 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 BKENGB2LMKT?
The code BKENGB2LMKT belongs to Bank of England, a unit of Bank of England in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in BKENGB2LMKT stand for?
BKEN is the institution code of Bank of England, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 2L is the location code and MKT is the code of the department Bank of England.
How long does a transfer to Bank of England take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need BKENGB2LMKT for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to 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 BKENGB2LMKT.
Has Bank of England got 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.
Can I use BKENGB2L instead of BKENGB2LMKT?
BKENGB2L points to the head office of Bank of England, while BKENGB2LMKT points to Bank of England. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BKENGB2LMKT.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.