ICBKGB3L — INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL BANK OF CHINA LIMITED LONDON BRANCH
ICBKGB3L is the SWIFT/BIC code for INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL BANK OF CHINA LIMITED LONDON BRANCH in LONDON, United Kingdom — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
ICBKGB3L is the SWIFT/BIC code for INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL BANK OF CHINA LIMITED LONDON BRANCH in LONDON, United Kingdom. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL BANK OF CHINA LIMITED LONDON BRANCH |
| Country | United Kingdom (GB) |
| Location Code | 3L |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code ICBKGB3L belong to?
The SWIFT code ICBKGB3L identifies INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL BANK OF CHINA LIMITED LONDON BRANCH 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 ICBKGB3L mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of ICBKGB3L are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (ICBK) represent the bank code for INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL BANK OF CHINA LIMITED LONDON BRANCH; characters 5-6 (GB) indicate the country code for United Kingdom; characters 7-8 (3L) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code ICBKGB3L active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) ICBKGB3L is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters '3L' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code ICBKGB3L instead of ICBKGB3L?
Yes. The 8-character code ICBKGB3L represents the primary headquarters of INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL BANK OF CHINA LIMITED LONDON BRANCH. The 11-character code ICBKGB3L targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to ICBKGB3L (or ICBKGB3LXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to ICBKGB3L?
The physical address registered for ICBKGB3L is: 81 KING WILLIAM STREET, EC4N 7BG, LONDON, United Kingdom. Verify this address matches your recipient's branch details before initiating a transaction.
What routing networks operate with the ICBKGB3L code in United Kingdom?
The SWIFT code ICBKGB3L 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).