SWIFT/BIC code LEEDGB21XXX
LEEDGB21XXX belongs to Leeds Building Society in Leeds, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LEEDGB21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LEEDGB21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Leeds Building Society |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Leeds |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Leeds Building Society SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- LEED Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- GB Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 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 BIC LEEDGB21XXX?
LEEDGB21XXX identifies the head office of Leeds Building Society in Leeds, United Kingdom. Use it when you send money to an account at Leeds Building Society.
Does Leeds Building Society use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, LEEDGB21XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Leeds Building Society in United Kingdom, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What do the letters in LEEDGB21XXX mean?
LEED is the bank code of Leeds Building Society, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
How long does a transfer to Leeds Building Society take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need LEEDGB21XXX for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need LEEDGB21XXX.
Are LEEDGB21 and LEEDGB21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. LEEDGB21 is the short version of LEEDGB21XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version will reach Leeds Building Society in Leeds.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.