SWIFT/BIC code CSFBGB2LSFK
CSFBGB2LSFK belongs to Credit Suisse Securities (Europe) Limited in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CSFBGB2LSFK |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CSFBGB2L |
| Branch code | SFK |
| Bank | Credit Suisse Securities (Europe) Limited |
| Branch | — |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Credit Suisse Securities (Europe) Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- CSFB 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.
- SFK 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 branch is behind BIC CSFBGB2LSFK?
The code CSFBGB2LSFK belongs to Credit Suisse Securities (Europe) Limited, a unit of Credit Suisse Securities (Europe) Limited in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need CSFBGB2LSFK to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need CSFBGB2LSFK.
How long does a transfer to Credit Suisse Securities (Europe) Limited take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What do the letters in CSFBGB2LSFK stand for?
CSFB is the institution code of Credit Suisse Securities (Europe) Limited, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 2L is the location code and SFK is the code of the department Credit Suisse Securities (Europe) Limited.
What happens if I enter CSFBGB2LSFK with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check CSFBGB2LSFK with the recipient before sending.
Can I use CSFBGB2L instead of CSFBGB2LSFK?
CSFBGB2L is the main office of Credit Suisse Securities (Europe) Limited, while CSFBGB2LSFK is Credit Suisse Securities (Europe) Limited. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use CSFBGB2LSFK if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.