SWIFT/BIC code LCHLGB2EXXX
LCHLGB2EXXX belongs to London Clearing House Limited, The in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LCHLGB2EXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LCHLGB2E |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | London Clearing House Limited, The |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the London Clearing House Limited, The SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- LCHL Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- GB Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 2E 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 SWIFT/BIC code LCHLGB2EXXX?
The code LCHLGB2EXXX belongs to the main office of London Clearing House Limited, The in London, United Kingdom. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at London Clearing House Limited, The.
Are LCHLGB2E and LCHLGB2EXXX the same code?
Yes. LCHLGB2E is the short version of LCHLGB2EXXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version routes your payment to London Clearing House Limited, The in London.
Do I need LCHLGB2EXXX to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need LCHLGB2EXXX.
How long does a transfer to London Clearing House Limited, The take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What does each part of LCHLGB2EXXX stand for?
LCHL is the bank code of London Clearing House Limited, The, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 2E is the location code and XXX means the main office.
What is the cheapest way to send money to London Clearing House Limited, The?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.