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BKENGBC1 – BANK OF ENGLAND

BKENGBC1 is the SWIFT / BIC code of BANK OF ENGLAND in LONDON, United Kingdom.

✅ Valid SWIFT / BIC format · BKENGBC1

BankBANK OF ENGLAND
CityLONDON
Branch—
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom (GB)
SWIFT / BICBKENGBC1
8 / 11 character formsBKENGBC1 / BKENGBC1XXX
OfficePrimary (head) office
Length8 characters

Breakdown

BKENBank codeGBCountry codeC1Location codeXXXBranch code
Bank codeBKEN first 4 letters: the institution
Country code🇬🇧 GB United Kingdom
Location codeC1 city / head-office code
Branch codeXXX Primary (head) office

Always confirm the exact SWIFT code with your bank or the recipient before sending money.

Other SWIFT codes of BANK OF ENGLAND

SWIFT codeCityBranch
BKENGB33RTNLONDONCHAPS EURO RETURN OFFICE
BKENGB24LONDON—
BKENGB2LLONDON—
BKENGB2LCONLONDON—
BKENGB2LMKTLONDON—
BKENGB33LONDON—
BKENGB54LONDON—
BKENGBE1LONDON—

IBAN in United Kingdom

United Kingdom uses IBAN: 22 characters, starting with the country code GB and 2 check digits, followed by the national bank code and account number.

Example: GB82 WEST 1234 5698 7654 32 · 4a6n8n

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All SWIFT codes in United Kingdom → SWIFT directory

FAQ

What is the SWIFT code of BANK OF ENGLAND?

BKENGBC1 is a SWIFT / BIC code of BANK OF ENGLAND in LONDON, United Kingdom. Banks can have several SWIFT codes for different branches; the list on this page shows the other codes on record for the same bank.

What does BKENGBC1 mean?

BKEN is the bank code, GB is the country code (United Kingdom), C1 is the location code and XXX is the branch code. The code refers to the bank's primary (head) office.

Can I use BKENGBC1 for an international transfer?

Yes, a SWIFT / BIC code is used to route international wire transfers to the bank. You will also need the recipient's account number or IBAN. Always confirm the exact code with the bank or the recipient before sending money.