SWIFT/BIC code LCHLGB2LXXX

LCHLGB2LXXX belongs to Lch.clearnet Limited in London, United Kingdom.

LCHLGB2LXXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeLCHLGB2LXXX
8-character codeLCHLGB2L
Branch codeXXX
BankLch.clearnet Limited
BranchHead office
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the Lch.clearnet Limited 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).
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 SWIFT code LCHLGB2LXXX?

LCHLGB2LXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Lch.clearnet Limited in London, United Kingdom. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Lch.clearnet Limited.

What happens if I use LCHLGB2LXXX with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check LCHLGB2LXXX with the recipient before sending.

What do the letters in LCHLGB2LXXX mean?

LCHL is the institution code of Lch.clearnet Limited, GB stands for United Kingdom, 2L is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.

Has Lch.clearnet Limited got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 5 SWIFT/BIC codes for Lch.clearnet Limited in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Lch.clearnet Limited.

How long does a transfer to Lch.clearnet Limited take in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need LCHLGB2LXXX to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to 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 do need LCHLGB2LXXX.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.