SWIFT/BIC code SBINGB2LEHM
SBINGB2LEHM belongs to State Bank of India in East Ham, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SBINGB2LEHM |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SBINGB2L |
| Branch code | EHM |
| Bank | State Bank of India |
| Branch | East Ham Branch |
| City | East Ham |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the State Bank of India SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- EHM 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 uses BIC SBINGB2LEHM?
The code SBINGB2LEHM belongs to East Ham Branch, a branch or department of State Bank of India in East Ham, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of SBINGB2LEHM mean?
SBIN is the bank code of State Bank of India, GB stands for United Kingdom, 2L is the location code and EHM is the code of the department East Ham Branch.
Can I use SBINGB2L instead of SBINGB2LEHM?
SBINGB2L points to the main office of State Bank of India, while SBINGB2LEHM points to East Ham Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use SBINGB2LEHM if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use SBINGB2LEHM with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check SBINGB2LEHM with the recipient before you confirm.
Does State Bank of India have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 13 SWIFT/BIC codes for State Bank of India in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of State Bank of India.
How long does it take to send money to State Bank of India?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.