SWIFT/BIC code SBINGB2LMAN
SBINGB2LMAN belongs to State Bank of India in Manchester, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SBINGB2LMAN |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SBINGB2L |
| Branch code | MAN |
| Bank | State Bank of India |
| Branch | Manchester Branch |
| City | Manchester |
| 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.
- MAN 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
What bank uses BIC SBINGB2LMAN?
The code SBINGB2LMAN belongs to Manchester Branch, a unit of State Bank of India in Manchester, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use SBINGB2L instead of SBINGB2LMAN?
SBINGB2L is the head office of State Bank of India, while SBINGB2LMAN points to Manchester Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use SBINGB2LMAN if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I enter SBINGB2LMAN with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check SBINGB2LMAN against the details from State Bank of India before you confirm.
Has State Bank of India got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 13 SWIFT/BIC codes for State Bank of India in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of State Bank of India.
What do the letters in SBINGB2LMAN mean?
SBIN is the bank code of State Bank of India, GB stands for United Kingdom, 2L is the code for the city or region and MAN is the code of the branch Manchester Branch.
Do I need SBINGB2LMAN to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need SBINGB2LMAN.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.