SWIFT/BIC code SSLLGB2XGBL
SSLLGB2XGBL belongs to State Street Bank and Trust Company in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SSLLGB2XGBL |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SSLLGB2X |
| Branch code | GBL |
| Bank | State Street Bank and Trust Company |
| Branch | UK Custody |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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:
- SSLL 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.
- GBL 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 uses SWIFT code SSLLGB2XGBL?
SSLLGB2XGBL identifies UK Custody, 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 do the letters in SSLLGB2XGBL stand for?
SSLL is the bank code of State Street Bank and Trust Company, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 2X is the location code and GBL is the code of the department UK Custody.
Has State Street Bank and Trust Company got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 7 SWIFT/BIC codes for State Street Bank and Trust Company in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use SSLLGB2X instead of SSLLGB2XGBL?
SSLLGB2X is the main office of State Street Bank and Trust Company, while SSLLGB2XGBL points to UK Custody. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use SSLLGB2XGBL if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need SSLLGB2XGBL to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need SSLLGB2XGBL.
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. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.