BANK OF ENGLAND SWIFT code in United Kingdom
The SWIFT code for BANK OF ENGLAND is BKENGB2LXXX. Check below for additional bank information and branch locations.
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What is the SWIFT code for BANK OF ENGLAND?
| SWIFT code | BKENGB2LXXX |
|---|---|
| SWIFT code (8 chr) | BKENGB2L |
| Bank name | BANK OF ENGLAND |
| Bank address | THREADNEEDLE STREET, LONDON, EC2R 8AH, GREATER LONDON GB |
| Branch code | XXX |
| City | LONDON |
| Country | United Kingdom |
Example SWIFT code format
A SWIFT code is an 8 to 11-character identifier that includes letters and numbers representing the bank, country, and location. If there are extra characters, they specify a specific branch.
BKEN
Bank Code
GB
Country Code
2L
Location Code
XXX
Branch Code
Local branches of BANK OF ENGLAND
| Bank name |
|---|
| BANK OF ENGLAND LONDON, GREATER LONDON GB |
| BANK OF ENGLAND LONDON, GREATER LONDON GB |
| BANK OF ENGLAND THREADNEEDLE STREET, LONDON, EC2R 8AH, GREATER LONDON GB |
| BANK OF ENGLAND THREADNEEDLE STREET, LONDON, EC2R 8AH, GREATER LONDON GB |
| BANK OF ENGLAND THREADNEEDLE STREET, LONDON, EC2R 8AH, GREATER LONDON GB |
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