SWIFT/BIC code BKENGB33RTN
BKENGB33RTN belongs to Bank of England in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKENGB33RTN |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKENGB33 |
| Branch code | RTN |
| Bank | Bank of England |
| Branch | Chaps Euro Return Office |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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).
- 33 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- RTN 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 BKENGB33RTN?
The code BKENGB33RTN belongs to Chaps Euro Return Office, a unit of Bank of England in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use BKENGB33 instead of BKENGB33RTN?
BKENGB33 is the main office of Bank of England, while BKENGB33RTN is Chaps Euro Return Office. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BKENGB33RTN if the recipient asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of England?
Many banks 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 – the difference can be large.
Has Bank of England got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 9 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of England in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do the letters in BKENGB33RTN mean?
BKEN is the bank code of Bank of England, GB stands for United Kingdom, 33 is the location code and RTN is the code of the branch Chaps Euro Return Office.
How long does a transfer to Bank of England take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.