SWIFT/BIC code SBOSGBA1XXX
SBOSGBA1XXX belongs to State Street Corporation in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SBOSGBA1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SBOSGBA1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | State Street Corporation |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the State Street Corporation 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).
- A1 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 bank is behind BIC SBOSGBA1XXX?
SBOSGBA1XXX identifies the headquarters of State Street Corporation in London, United Kingdom. Use it when a payment to State Street Corporation does not need a specific branch.
Does State Street Corporation use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, SBOSGBA1XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for State Street Corporation in United Kingdom, so there is no branch code to choose.
What does each part of SBOSGBA1XXX stand for?
SBOS is the bank code of State Street Corporation, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, A1 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
What is the best way to send money to State Street Corporation in United Kingdom?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
What happens if I use SBOSGBA1XXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check SBOSGBA1XXX against the details from State Street Corporation before sending.
Do I need SBOSGBA1XXX 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 do need SBOSGBA1XXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.