SWIFT/BIC code HVBKGB2LXXX
HVBKGB2LXXX belongs to Woori Bank, London in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HVBKGB2LXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HVBKGB2L |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Woori Bank, London |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Woori Bank, London SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- HVBK 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
What bank is behind BIC HVBKGB2LXXX?
The code HVBKGB2LXXX belongs to the main office of Woori Bank, London in London, United Kingdom. Use it when a payment to Woori Bank, London does not need a specific branch.
What do the letters in HVBKGB2LXXX mean?
HVBK is the bank code of Woori Bank, London, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 2L is the location code and XXX marks the main office.
How long does a transfer to Woori Bank, London take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need HVBKGB2LXXX to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need HVBKGB2LXXX.
Is HVBKGB2L and HVBKGB2LXXX the same code?
Yes. HVBKGB2L is the 8-character version of HVBKGB2LXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both routes your payment to Woori Bank, London in London.
Does Woori Bank, London use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – HVBKGB2LXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Woori Bank, London 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.