SWIFT/BIC code SBINGB2LLEI
SBINGB2LLEI belongs to State Bank of India in Leicester, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SBINGB2LLEI |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SBINGB2L |
| Branch code | LEI |
| Bank | State Bank of India |
| Branch | Leicester Branch |
| City | Leicester |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- LEI 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 SBINGB2LLEI?
SBINGB2LLEI is the SWIFT/BIC code of Leicester Branch, a unit of State Bank of India in Leicester, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in SBINGB2LLEI mean?
SBIN is the institution code of State Bank of India, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 2L is the code for the city or region and LEI identifies the department Leicester Branch.
What is the best way to send money to State Bank of India?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
Does State Bank of India have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 13 SWIFT/BIC codes for State Bank of India in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
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. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need SBINGB2LLEI 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 still need SBINGB2LLEI.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.