SWIFT/BIC code SBLLGB2LXXX
SBLLGB2LXXX belongs to ICBC Standard Bank PLC (Formerly Standard Bank PLC) in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SBLLGB2LXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SBLLGB2L |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | ICBC Standard Bank PLC (Formerly Standard Bank PLC) |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the ICBC Standard Bank PLC (Formerly Standard Bank PLC) SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SBLL 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.
- XXX 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 institution is behind SWIFT code SBLLGB2LXXX?
The code SBLLGB2LXXX belongs to the head office of ICBC Standard Bank PLC (Formerly Standard Bank PLC) in London, United Kingdom. Use it when a payment to ICBC Standard Bank PLC (Formerly Standard Bank PLC) does not need a specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to ICBC Standard Bank PLC (Formerly Standard Bank PLC) in United Kingdom?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
What do the letters in SBLLGB2LXXX mean?
SBLL is the bank code of ICBC Standard Bank PLC (Formerly Standard Bank PLC), GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 2L is the location code and XXX marks the head office.
How long does it take to send money to ICBC Standard Bank PLC (Formerly Standard Bank PLC) in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Does ICBC Standard Bank PLC (Formerly Standard Bank PLC) use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – SBLLGB2LXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for ICBC Standard Bank PLC (Formerly Standard Bank PLC) in United Kingdom, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Do I need SBLLGB2LXXX to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need SBLLGB2LXXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.