BSCHGB2LLMS — BANCO SANTANDER S.A.
BSCHGB2LLMS is the SWIFT/BIC code for BANCO SANTANDER S.A. in LONDON, United Kingdom — an 11-character branch code under ISO 9362.
BSCHGB2LLMS is the SWIFT/BIC code for BANCO SANTANDER S.A. in LONDON, United Kingdom. It is an 11-character branch identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
Head-office code: BSCHGB2L
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | BANCO SANTANDER S.A. |
| Country | United Kingdom (GB) |
| Location Code | 2L |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 11-character branch code (BIC11) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code BSCHGB2LLMS belong to?
The SWIFT code BSCHGB2LLMS identifies BANCO SANTANDER S.A. in LONDON, United Kingdom. This branch code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code BSCHGB2LLMS mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of BSCHGB2LLMS are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (BSCH) represent the bank code for BANCO SANTANDER S.A.; characters 5-6 (GB) indicate the country code for United Kingdom; characters 7-8 (2L) specify the location code; and the final characters (LMS) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code BSCHGB2LLMS active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) BSCHGB2LLMS is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters '2L' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code BSCHGB2L instead of BSCHGB2LLMS?
Yes. The 8-character code BSCHGB2L represents the primary headquarters of BANCO SANTANDER S.A.. The 11-character code BSCHGB2LLMS targets the specific branch directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to BSCHGB2L (or BSCHGB2LXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to BSCHGB2LLMS?
The physical address registered for BSCHGB2LLMS is: TRITON SQUARE, 2 REGENTS PLACE, NW1 3AN, LONDON, United Kingdom. Verify this address matches your recipient's branch details before initiating a transaction.
What routing networks operate with the BSCHGB2LLMS code in United Kingdom?
The SWIFT code BSCHGB2LLMS is used for international inbound wire transfers in the United Kingdom. Domestic GBP clearings route via BACS, CHAPS and Faster Payments rather than SWIFT.
Sources & References
- 🌐 ISO 9362: The official standard defining the Business Identifier Code (BIC) format guidelines.
- 🏢 SWIFT Registration Authority: The organization designated by ISO to register and publish BICs (swift.com).