SWIFT/BIC code SKYPGB22XXX
SKYPGB22XXX belongs to Sky PLC in Livingston, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SKYPGB22XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SKYPGB22 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Sky PLC |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Livingston |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Sky PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SKYP Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- GB Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 22 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 uses BIC SKYPGB22XXX?
SKYPGB22XXX identifies the head office of Sky PLC in Livingston, United Kingdom. It is the code to use when a payment to Sky PLC does not need a specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Sky PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
Do I need SKYPGB22XXX for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need SKYPGB22XXX.
Does Sky PLC have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – SKYPGB22XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Sky PLC in United Kingdom, so there is no branch code to choose.
How long does it take to send money to Sky PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Are SKYPGB22 and SKYPGB22XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. SKYPGB22 is the short version of SKYPGB22XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both will reach Sky PLC in Livingston.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.