SWIFT/BIC code BKENGB33XXX
BKENGB33XXX belongs to Bank of England in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKENGB33XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKENGB33 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bank of England |
| Branch | Head office |
| 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).
- 33 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
Which bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code BKENGB33XXX?
BKENGB33XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Bank of England in London, United Kingdom. It is the code to use when a payment to Bank of England does not need a specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Bank of England take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need BKENGB33XXX for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need BKENGB33XXX.
Are BKENGB33 and BKENGB33XXX the same code?
Yes. BKENGB33 is the short version of BKENGB33XXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version routes your payment to Bank of England in London.
What does each part of BKENGB33XXX mean?
BKEN is the institution code of Bank of England, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 33 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
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 the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.