SWIFT/BIC code EIBIGB2LXXX
EIBIGB2LXXX belongs to Export-Import Bank of India in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | EIBIGB2LXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | EIBIGB2L |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Export-Import Bank of India |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Export-Import Bank of India SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- EIBI 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
Which bank is behind SWIFT code EIBIGB2LXXX?
EIBIGB2LXXX identifies the head office of Export-Import Bank of India in London, United Kingdom. It is the code to use when a payment to Export-Import Bank of India does not need a specific branch.
Do I need EIBIGB2LXXX for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need EIBIGB2LXXX.
How long does a transfer to Export-Import Bank of India take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Are EIBIGB2L and EIBIGB2LXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. EIBIGB2L is the short version of EIBIGB2LXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version will reach Export-Import Bank of India in London.
Does Export-Import Bank of India have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, EIBIGB2LXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Export-Import Bank of India in United Kingdom, so there is no branch code to choose.
What does each part of EIBIGB2LXXX stand for?
EIBI is the bank code of Export-Import Bank of India, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 2L is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.