SWIFT/BIC code BSCHGB2LEQU
BSCHGB2LEQU belongs to Banco Santander S.A. in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BSCHGB2LEQU |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BSCHGB2L |
| Branch code | EQU |
| Bank | Banco Santander S.A. |
| Branch | Equities |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Banco Santander S.A. SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BSCH 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.
- EQU 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code BSCHGB2LEQU?
The code BSCHGB2LEQU belongs to Equities, part of Banco Santander S.A. in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use BSCHGB2L instead of BSCHGB2LEQU?
BSCHGB2L points to the head office of Banco Santander S.A., while BSCHGB2LEQU is Equities. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BSCHGB2LEQU if the recipient asks for it.
Has Banco Santander S.A. got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for Banco Santander S.A. in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Banco Santander S.A..
What happens if I use BSCHGB2LEQU incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BSCHGB2LEQU against the details from Banco Santander S.A. before you confirm.
What do the letters in BSCHGB2LEQU mean?
BSCH is the institution code of Banco Santander S.A., GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 2L is the code for the city or region and EQU identifies the department Equities.
What is the best way to send money to Banco Santander S.A.?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.