LCHLGBKB — LCH.CLEARNET LIMITED ALDGATE HOUSE 3RD FLOOR
LCHLGBKB is the SWIFT/BIC code for LCH.CLEARNET LIMITED ALDGATE HOUSE 3RD FLOOR in LONDON, United Kingdom — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
LCHLGBKB is the SWIFT/BIC code for LCH.CLEARNET LIMITED ALDGATE HOUSE 3RD FLOOR in LONDON, United Kingdom. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | LCH.CLEARNET LIMITED ALDGATE HOUSE 3RD FLOOR |
| Country | United Kingdom (GB) |
| Location Code | KB |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code LCHLGBKB belong to?
The SWIFT code LCHLGBKB identifies LCH.CLEARNET LIMITED ALDGATE HOUSE 3RD FLOOR 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 LCHLGBKB mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of LCHLGBKB are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (LCHL) represent the bank code for LCH.CLEARNET LIMITED ALDGATE HOUSE 3RD FLOOR; characters 5-6 (GB) indicate the country code for United Kingdom; characters 7-8 (KB) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code LCHLGBKB active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) LCHLGBKB is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters 'KB' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code LCHLGBKB instead of LCHLGBKB?
Yes. The 8-character code LCHLGBKB represents the primary headquarters of LCH.CLEARNET LIMITED ALDGATE HOUSE 3RD FLOOR. The 11-character code LCHLGBKB targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to LCHLGBKB (or LCHLGBKBXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What routing networks operate with the LCHLGBKB code in United Kingdom?
The SWIFT code LCHLGBKB 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).