SWIFT/BIC code SBOSGB2XXXX
SBOSGB2XXXX belongs to State Street Bank and Trust Company in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SBOSGB2XXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SBOSGB2X |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | State Street Bank and Trust Company |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the State Street Bank and Trust Company SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 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/BIC code SBOSGB2XXXX?
SBOSGB2XXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of State Street Bank and Trust Company in London, United Kingdom. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at State Street Bank and Trust Company.
What do the letters in SBOSGB2XXXX mean?
SBOS is the institution code of State Street Bank and Trust Company, GB stands for United Kingdom, 2X is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
Do I need SBOSGB2XXXX to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need SBOSGB2XXXX.
How long does it take to send money to State Street Bank and Trust Company in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Is SBOSGB2X and SBOSGB2XXXX the same code?
Yes. SBOSGB2X is the 8-character version of SBOSGB2XXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to State Street Bank and Trust Company in London.
What is the cheapest way to send money to State Street Bank and Trust Company?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.