SWIFT/BIC code SBINGB2LILF
SBINGB2LILF belongs to State Bank of India in Ilford, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SBINGB2LILF |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SBINGB2L |
| Branch code | ILF |
| Bank | State Bank of India |
| Branch | Sbi Ilford |
| City | Ilford |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the State Bank of India SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- ILF 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 BIC SBINGB2LILF?
The code SBINGB2LILF belongs to Sbi Ilford, a branch or department of State Bank of India in Ilford, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to State Bank of India take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need SBINGB2LILF to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need SBINGB2LILF.
What does each part of SBINGB2LILF mean?
SBIN is the bank code of State Bank of India, GB stands for United Kingdom, 2L is the location code and ILF identifies the department Sbi Ilford.
Can I use SBINGB2L instead of SBINGB2LILF?
SBINGB2L is the head office of State Bank of India, while SBINGB2LILF points to Sbi Ilford. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SBINGB2LILF.
What happens if I enter SBINGB2LILF incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check SBINGB2LILF with the recipient before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.