SWIFT/BIC code BOPIGB2LXXX
BOPIGB2LXXX belongs to Bank of The Philippine Islands (Europe) PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOPIGB2LXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOPIGB2L |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bank of The Philippine Islands (Europe) PLC |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Bank of The Philippine Islands (Europe) PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BOPI 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.
- 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 BIC BOPIGB2LXXX?
The code BOPIGB2LXXX belongs to the main office of Bank of The Philippine Islands (Europe) PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use it when you send money to an account at Bank of The Philippine Islands (Europe) PLC.
What happens if I enter BOPIGB2LXXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BOPIGB2LXXX with the recipient before you confirm.
Does Bank of The Philippine Islands (Europe) PLC use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – BOPIGB2LXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Bank of The Philippine Islands (Europe) PLC in United Kingdom, so there is no branch code to choose.
Are BOPIGB2L and BOPIGB2LXXX the same code?
Yes. BOPIGB2L is the short version of BOPIGB2LXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version routes your payment to Bank of The Philippine Islands (Europe) PLC in London.
Do I need BOPIGB2LXXX to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need BOPIGB2LXXX.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of The Philippine Islands (Europe) PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.