SWIFT/BIC code BKIDGB2LWEM
BKIDGB2LWEM belongs to Bank of India in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKIDGB2LWEM |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKIDGB2L |
| Branch code | WEM |
| Bank | Bank of India |
| Branch | — |
| City | London |
| 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.
- WEM 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 branch uses BIC BKIDGB2LWEM?
BKIDGB2LWEM identifies Bank of India, a unit of Bank of India in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in BKIDGB2LWEM mean?
BKID is the institution code of Bank of India, GB stands for United Kingdom, 2L is the code for the city or region and WEM identifies the branch Bank of India.
How long does a transfer to Bank of India take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Has Bank of India got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 7 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of India in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
Do I need BKIDGB2LWEM for a euro transfer 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 still need BKIDGB2LWEM.
Can I use BKIDGB2L instead of BKIDGB2LWEM?
BKIDGB2L is the head office of Bank of India, while BKIDGB2LWEM points to Bank of India. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BKIDGB2LWEM 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.