SWIFT/BIC code BLLIGB21XXX
BLLIGB21XXX belongs to British Linen Bank Limited in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BLLIGB21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BLLIGB21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | British Linen Bank Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the British Linen Bank Limited SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BLLI Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- GB Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 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 uses SWIFT code BLLIGB21XXX?
The code BLLIGB21XXX belongs to the main office of British Linen Bank Limited in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. It is the code to use when a payment to British Linen Bank Limited does not need a specific branch.
Are BLLIGB21 and BLLIGB21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. BLLIGB21 is the short version of BLLIGB21XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both will reach British Linen Bank Limited in Edinburgh.
Do I need BLLIGB21XXX to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need BLLIGB21XXX.
How long does it take to send money to British Linen Bank Limited in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Does British Linen Bank Limited have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, BLLIGB21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for British Linen Bank Limited in United Kingdom, so there is no branch code to choose.
What do the letters in BLLIGB21XXX stand for?
BLLI is the institution code of British Linen Bank Limited, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.