SWIFT/BIC code BKENGBC1XXX
BKENGBC1XXX belongs to Bank of England in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKENGBC1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKENGBC1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bank of England |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Bank of England SWIFT/BIC is built up
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).
- C1 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 institution is behind BIC BKENGBC1XXX?
BKENGBC1XXX identifies 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.
What do the letters in BKENGBC1XXX mean?
BKEN is the bank code of Bank of England, GB stands for United Kingdom, C1 is the location code and XXX marks the main office.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of England in United Kingdom?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
Does Bank of England have 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.
How long does a transfer to Bank of England take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need BKENGBC1XXX for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need BKENGBC1XXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.