SWIFT/BIC code CNRBGB2LLEI
CNRBGB2LLEI belongs to Canara Bank in Leicester, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CNRBGB2LLEI |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CNRBGB2L |
| Branch code | LEI |
| Bank | Canara Bank |
| Branch | Leicester Branch-UK |
| City | Leicester |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Canara Bank SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- CNRB 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.
- LEI 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 BIC CNRBGB2LLEI?
CNRBGB2LLEI is the SWIFT/BIC code of Leicester Branch-UK, a unit of Canara Bank in Leicester, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Canara Bank in United Kingdom?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does a transfer to Canara Bank take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need CNRBGB2LLEI for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need CNRBGB2LLEI.
What do the letters in CNRBGB2LLEI stand for?
CNRB is the institution code of Canara Bank, GB stands for United Kingdom, 2L is the location code and LEI identifies the branch Leicester Branch-UK.
Can I use CNRBGB2L instead of CNRBGB2LLEI?
CNRBGB2L is the head office of Canara Bank, while CNRBGB2LLEI is Leicester Branch-UK. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CNRBGB2LLEI.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.