BKENGB33RTN – BANK OF ENGLAND · LONDON
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SWIFT/BIC code structure
BKEN identifies the bank, GB is the ISO country code for United Kingdom, 33 identifies the location, and RTN identifies a particular branch.
Bank and branch information
Before sending money to United Kingdom
Currency commonly used: GBP. For an international transfer to United Kingdom, the receiving bank may ask for the beneficiary name, account number and local routing details in addition to this SWIFT/BIC code.
- SWIFT/BIC code
- IBAN or account number
- Sort code when requested
- Beneficiary name
For UK accounts, IBAN and sort code details are commonly required for international transfers.
What if the SWIFT code is wrong?
If the bank is correct but the branch code is wrong, the payment may reach the bank head office and then be redirected. If the bank or country code is wrong, the transfer can be delayed, returned or reviewed manually by the banks.
Always verify the code with the recipient or receiving bank before sending a large payment. See our wrong SWIFT code guide for more detail.
Use the SWIFT/BIC validator or search the global bank code database.