SWIFT/BIC code ICBKGB2LXXX
ICBKGB2LXXX belongs to ICBC (London) PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ICBKGB2LXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ICBKGB2L |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | ICBC (London) PLC |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the ICBC (London) PLC SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ICBK 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 institution is behind SWIFT/BIC code ICBKGB2LXXX?
The code ICBKGB2LXXX belongs to the head office of ICBC (London) PLC in London, United Kingdom. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at ICBC (London) PLC.
What does each part of ICBKGB2LXXX mean?
ICBK is the institution code of ICBC (London) PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 2L is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
Does ICBC (London) PLC have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, ICBKGB2LXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for ICBC (London) PLC in United Kingdom, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Is ICBKGB2L and ICBKGB2LXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. ICBKGB2L is the 8-character version of ICBKGB2LXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version will reach ICBC (London) PLC in London.
How long does it take to send money to ICBC (London) PLC in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need ICBKGB2LXXX 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 do need ICBKGB2LXXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.