SWIFT/BIC code SBINGB2LBIR
SBINGB2LBIR belongs to State Bank of India in Birmingham, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SBINGB2LBIR |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SBINGB2L |
| Branch code | BIR |
| Bank | State Bank of India |
| Branch | Birmingham Branch |
| City | Birmingham |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the State Bank of India SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SBIN 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.
- BIR 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 branch is behind SWIFT/BIC code SBINGB2LBIR?
SBINGB2LBIR identifies Birmingham Branch, a unit of State Bank of India in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in SBINGB2LBIR mean?
SBIN is the bank code of State Bank of India, GB stands for United Kingdom, 2L is the location code and BIR identifies the branch Birmingham Branch.
Do I need SBINGB2LBIR to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need SBINGB2LBIR.
How long does a transfer to State Bank of India take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What happens if I enter SBINGB2LBIR incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check SBINGB2LBIR against the details from State Bank of India before sending.
Can I use SBINGB2L instead of SBINGB2LBIR?
SBINGB2L is the head office of State Bank of India, while SBINGB2LBIR is Birmingham Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SBINGB2LBIR.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.