BSCHGBKA — BANCO SANTANDER S.A
BSCHGBKA is the SWIFT/BIC code for BANCO SANTANDER S.A in LONDON, United Kingdom — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
BSCHGBKA is the SWIFT/BIC code for BANCO SANTANDER S.A in LONDON, United Kingdom. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | BANCO SANTANDER S.A |
| Country | United Kingdom (GB) |
| Location Code | KA |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code BSCHGBKA belong to?
The SWIFT code BSCHGBKA identifies BANCO SANTANDER S.A in LONDON, United Kingdom. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code BSCHGBKA mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of BSCHGBKA 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 (KA) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code BSCHGBKA active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) BSCHGBKA is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters 'KA' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code BSCHGBKA instead of BSCHGBKA?
Yes. The 8-character code BSCHGBKA represents the primary headquarters of BANCO SANTANDER S.A. The 11-character code BSCHGBKA targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to BSCHGBKA (or BSCHGBKAXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What routing networks operate with the BSCHGBKA code in United Kingdom?
The SWIFT code BSCHGBKA 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).