SWIFT/BIC code SGTSGB2LXXX
SGTSGB2LXXX belongs to Sony Global Treasury Services PLC in Weybridge, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SGTSGB2LXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SGTSGB2L |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Sony Global Treasury Services PLC |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Weybridge |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Sony Global Treasury Services PLC SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SGTS 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
What bank is behind SWIFT code SGTSGB2LXXX?
SGTSGB2LXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Sony Global Treasury Services PLC in Weybridge, United Kingdom. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Sony Global Treasury Services PLC.
What is the best way to send money to Sony Global Treasury Services PLC?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
Are SGTSGB2L and SGTSGB2LXXX the same code?
Yes. SGTSGB2L is the short version of SGTSGB2LXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both will reach Sony Global Treasury Services PLC in Weybridge.
How long does a transfer to Sony Global Treasury Services PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need SGTSGB2LXXX 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. If you send another currency you still need SGTSGB2LXXX.
What happens if I enter SGTSGB2LXXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check SGTSGB2LXXX against the details from Sony Global Treasury Services PLC before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.