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SWIFT/BIC code XLONGB3LXXX

XLONGB3LXXX belongs to London Stock Exchange in London, United Kingdom.

XLONGB3LXXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeXLONGB3LXXX
8-character codeXLONGB3L
Branch codeXXX
BankLondon Stock Exchange
BranchHead office
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the London Stock Exchange SWIFT/BIC works

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

XLON Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
GB Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
3L 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/BIC code XLONGB3LXXX?

The code XLONGB3LXXX belongs to the head office of London Stock Exchange in London, United Kingdom. It is the code to use when a payment to London Stock Exchange does not need a specific branch.

Is XLONGB3L and XLONGB3LXXX the same SWIFT code?

Yes, they are. XLONGB3L is the short version of XLONGB3LXXX. XXX simply means head office, so both will reach London Stock Exchange in London.

How long does it take to send money to London Stock Exchange?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need XLONGB3LXXX to send euros 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 XLONGB3LXXX.

What does each part of XLONGB3LXXX stand for?

XLON is the bank code of London Stock Exchange, GB stands for United Kingdom, 3L is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.

What happens if I enter XLONGB3LXXX with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check XLONGB3LXXX against the details from London Stock Exchange before sending.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.