SWIFT/BIC code GHIBGB2LXXX
GHIBGB2LXXX belongs to Ghana International Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GHIBGB2LXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GHIBGB2L |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Ghana International Bank PLC |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Ghana International Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- GHIB 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 BIC GHIBGB2LXXX?
GHIBGB2LXXX identifies the head office of Ghana International Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Ghana International Bank PLC.
What does each part of GHIBGB2LXXX mean?
GHIB is the institution code of Ghana International Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 2L is the location code and XXX means the head office.
How long does it take to send money to Ghana International Bank PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need GHIBGB2LXXX to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need GHIBGB2LXXX.
Is GHIBGB2L and GHIBGB2LXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. GHIBGB2L is the 8-character version of GHIBGB2LXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version will reach Ghana International Bank PLC in London.
Does Ghana International Bank PLC have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – GHIBGB2LXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Ghana International Bank PLC in United Kingdom, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.