SWIFT/BIC code BKIDGB2LMAN
BKIDGB2LMAN belongs to Bank of India in Manchester, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKIDGB2LMAN |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKIDGB2L |
| Branch code | MAN |
| Bank | Bank of India |
| Branch | — |
| City | Manchester |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Bank of India SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- MAN 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 BKIDGB2LMAN?
The code BKIDGB2LMAN belongs to Bank of India, a branch or department of Bank of India in Manchester, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of India?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
Do I need BKIDGB2LMAN for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need BKIDGB2LMAN.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of India?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use BKIDGB2L instead of BKIDGB2LMAN?
BKIDGB2L points to the main office of Bank of India, while BKIDGB2LMAN is Bank of India. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BKIDGB2LMAN.
What do the letters in BKIDGB2LMAN stand for?
BKID is the institution code of Bank of India, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 2L is the code for the city or region and MAN is the code of the department Bank of India.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.