SWIFT/BIC code CAIXGB2LXXX
CAIXGB2LXXX belongs to Caixabank, S.A. UK Branch in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CAIXGB2LXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CAIXGB2L |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Caixabank, S.A. UK Branch |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Caixabank, S.A. UK Branch SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- CAIX 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
What bank is behind SWIFT code CAIXGB2LXXX?
CAIXGB2LXXX identifies the head office of Caixabank, S.A. UK Branch in London, United Kingdom. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Caixabank, S.A. UK Branch.
What do the letters in CAIXGB2LXXX stand for?
CAIX is the institution code of Caixabank, S.A. UK Branch, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 2L is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
Does Caixabank, S.A. UK Branch have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, CAIXGB2LXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Caixabank, S.A. UK Branch in United Kingdom, so there is no branch code to choose.
Is CAIXGB2L and CAIXGB2LXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. CAIXGB2L is the 8-character version of CAIXGB2LXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version routes your payment to Caixabank, S.A. UK Branch in London.
How long does a transfer to Caixabank, S.A. UK Branch take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need CAIXGB2LXXX to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need CAIXGB2LXXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.