SWIFT/BIC code BKENGB54XXX
BKENGB54XXX belongs to Bank of England in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKENGB54XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKENGB54 |
| 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).
- 54 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 is behind BIC BKENGB54XXX?
BKENGB54XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Bank of England in London, United Kingdom. Use it when you send money to an account at Bank of England.
What do the letters in BKENGB54XXX mean?
BKEN is the institution code of Bank of England, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 54 is the location code and XXX marks the main office.
Are BKENGB54 and BKENGB54XXX the same code?
Yes. BKENGB54 is the short version of BKENGB54XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version will reach Bank of England in London.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of England in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BKENGB54XXX for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need BKENGB54XXX.
What happens if I enter BKENGB54XXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BKENGB54XXX with the recipient before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.