SWIFT/BIC code SBOSGB2XSEC
SBOSGB2XSEC belongs to State Street Bank and Trust Company in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SBOSGB2XSEC |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SBOSGB2X |
| Branch code | SEC |
| Bank | State Street Bank and Trust Company |
| Branch | Clearing and Settlement Department |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the State Street Bank and Trust Company SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SBOS Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- GB Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 2X Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- SEC 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 SWIFT code SBOSGB2XSEC?
The code SBOSGB2XSEC belongs to Clearing and Settlement Department, part of State Street Bank and Trust Company in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter SBOSGB2XSEC incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check SBOSGB2XSEC with the recipient before sending.
How long does a transfer to State Street Bank and Trust Company take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need SBOSGB2XSEC for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need SBOSGB2XSEC.
Does State Street Bank and Trust Company have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 7 SWIFT/BIC codes for State Street Bank and Trust Company in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of State Street Bank and Trust Company.
What does each part of SBOSGB2XSEC mean?
SBOS is the bank code of State Street Bank and Trust Company, GB stands for United Kingdom, 2X is the location code and SEC is the code of the branch Clearing and Settlement Department.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.