SWIFT/BIC code MECTGB21XXX

MECTGB21XXX belongs to London International Bank Limited in London, United Kingdom.

MECTGB21XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMECTGB21XXX
8-character codeMECTGB21
Branch codeXXX
BankLondon International Bank Limited
BranchHead office
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the London International Bank Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

MECT 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 bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code MECTGB21XXX?

MECTGB21XXX identifies the main office of London International Bank Limited in London, United Kingdom. It is the code to use when a payment to London International Bank Limited does not need a specific branch.

What is the cheapest way to send money to London International Bank Limited in United Kingdom?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

Does London International Bank Limited have a single SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes – MECTGB21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for London International Bank Limited in United Kingdom, so you do not need to pick a branch code.

What happens if I enter MECTGB21XXX with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check MECTGB21XXX with the recipient before you confirm.

What does each part of MECTGB21XXX mean?

MECT is the bank code of London International Bank Limited, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and XXX marks the main office.

Are MECTGB21 and MECTGB21XXX the same code?

Yes, they are. MECTGB21 is the short version of MECTGB21XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both will reach London International Bank Limited in London.

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