SWIFT/BIC code VISNGB2LXXX
VISNGB2LXXX belongs to Visa Europe Services Inc. in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | VISNGB2LXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | VISNGB2L |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Visa Europe Services Inc. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Visa Europe Services Inc. SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- VISN 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 VISNGB2LXXX?
VISNGB2LXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Visa Europe Services Inc. in London, United Kingdom. It is the code to use when a payment to Visa Europe Services Inc. does not need a specific branch.
Do I need VISNGB2LXXX for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need VISNGB2LXXX.
How long does it take to send money to Visa Europe Services Inc. in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Are VISNGB2L and VISNGB2LXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. VISNGB2L is the short version of VISNGB2LXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Visa Europe Services Inc. in London.
Does Visa Europe Services Inc. use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, VISNGB2LXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Visa Europe Services Inc. in United Kingdom, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What do the letters in VISNGB2LXXX stand for?
VISN is the institution code of Visa Europe Services Inc., GB stands for United Kingdom, 2L is the location code and XXX marks the head office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.