BANK OF ENGLAND SWIFT code in the United Kingdom

The SWIFT code for BANK OF ENGLAND is BKENGB33XXX. Check below for additional bank information and branch locations.
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What is the SWIFT code for BANK OF ENGLAND?

SWIFT codeBKENGB33XXX
SWIFT code (8 chr)BKENGB33
Bank nameBANK OF ENGLAND
Bank address161 CITY ROAD, LONDON, EC1V 1PA, GREATER LONDON GB
Branch codeXXX
CityLONDON
CountryUnited 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

33

Location Code

XXX

Branch Code

Local branches of BANK OF ENGLAND

Branch name
BANK OF ENGLAND
LONDON, GREATER LONDON GB

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