SWIFT/BIC code UBNIGB2LXXX
UBNIGB2LXXX belongs to Union Bank UK PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UBNIGB2LXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UBNIGB2L |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Union Bank UK PLC |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Union Bank UK PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- UBNI 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 uses SWIFT code UBNIGB2LXXX?
UBNIGB2LXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Union Bank UK PLC in London, United Kingdom. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Union Bank UK PLC.
Does Union Bank UK PLC use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – UBNIGB2LXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Union Bank UK PLC in United Kingdom, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What does each part of UBNIGB2LXXX stand for?
UBNI is the bank code of Union Bank UK PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 2L is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
How long does it take to send money to Union Bank UK PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need UBNIGB2LXXX for a euro transfer 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 UBNIGB2LXXX.
Are UBNIGB2L and UBNIGB2LXXX the same code?
Yes. UBNIGB2L is the 8-character version of UBNIGB2LXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both routes your payment to Union Bank UK PLC in London.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.