SWIFT/BIC code BKENGBE1XXX
BKENGBE1XXX belongs to Bank of England in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKENGBE1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKENGBE1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bank of England |
| Branch | Head 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).
- E1 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 uses BIC BKENGBE1XXX?
BKENGBE1XXX identifies the head office of Bank of England in London, United Kingdom. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Bank of England.
What do the letters in BKENGBE1XXX stand for?
BKEN is the institution code of Bank of England, GB stands for United Kingdom, E1 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
Do I need BKENGBE1XXX to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need BKENGBE1XXX.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of England?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What happens if I enter BKENGBE1XXX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BKENGBE1XXX with the recipient before sending.
Are BKENGBE1 and BKENGBE1XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. BKENGBE1 is the 8-character version of BKENGBE1XXX. XXX simply means head office, so both will reach Bank of England in London.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.