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SWIFT/BIC code BKIDGB2LEAS

BKIDGB2LEAS belongs to Bank of India in London, United Kingdom.

BKIDGB2LEAS

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBKIDGB2LEAS
8-character codeBKIDGB2L
Branch codeEAS
BankBank of India
Branch—
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the Bank of India SWIFT/BIC is built up

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

BKID Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
GB Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
2L Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
EAS 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 uses SWIFT code BKIDGB2LEAS?

The code BKIDGB2LEAS belongs to Bank of India, a branch or department of Bank of India in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

How long does a transfer to Bank of India take?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Has Bank of India got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 7 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of India in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.

Do I need BKIDGB2LEAS to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need BKIDGB2LEAS.

What happens if I use BKIDGB2LEAS with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BKIDGB2LEAS with the recipient before you confirm.

Can I use BKIDGB2L instead of BKIDGB2LEAS?

BKIDGB2L is the main office of Bank of India, while BKIDGB2LEAS is Bank of India. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BKIDGB2LEAS if the recipient asks for it.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.