SWIFT/BIC code EFHLGB2LPBA
EFHLGB2LPBA belongs to Qib (UK) PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | EFHLGB2LPBA |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | EFHLGB2L |
| Branch code | PBA |
| Bank | Qib (UK) PLC |
| Branch | Private Banking |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Qib (UK) PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- EFHL 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.
- PBA 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 EFHLGB2LPBA?
The code EFHLGB2LPBA belongs to Private Banking, part of Qib (UK) PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of EFHLGB2LPBA stand for?
EFHL is the bank code of Qib (UK) PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 2L is the code for the city or region and PBA is the code of the branch Private Banking.
How long does a transfer to Qib (UK) PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need EFHLGB2LPBA 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 do need EFHLGB2LPBA.
Can I use EFHLGB2L instead of EFHLGB2LPBA?
EFHLGB2L is the head office of Qib (UK) PLC, while EFHLGB2LPBA points to Private Banking. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention EFHLGB2LPBA.
What happens if I enter EFHLGB2LPBA incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check EFHLGB2LPBA against the details from Qib (UK) PLC before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.