SILAGB2LMSU — THE SOCIETY INCORPORATED BY LLOYD'S ACT 1871 BY THE NAME OF LLOYD'S
SILAGB2LMSU is the SWIFT/BIC code for THE SOCIETY INCORPORATED BY LLOYD'S ACT 1871 BY THE NAME OF LLOYD'S in CHATHAM, United Kingdom — an 11-character branch code under ISO 9362.
SILAGB2LMSU is the SWIFT/BIC code for THE SOCIETY INCORPORATED BY LLOYD'S ACT 1871 BY THE NAME OF LLOYD'S in CHATHAM, United Kingdom. It is an 11-character branch identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
Head-office code: SILAGB2L
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | THE SOCIETY INCORPORATED BY LLOYD'S ACT 1871 BY THE NAME OF LLOYD'S |
| Country | United Kingdom (GB) |
| Location Code | 2L |
| Branch | MARKET SERVICES UNIT |
| Type | 11-character branch code (BIC11) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code SILAGB2LMSU belong to?
The SWIFT code SILAGB2LMSU identifies THE SOCIETY INCORPORATED BY LLOYD'S ACT 1871 BY THE NAME OF LLOYD'S in CHATHAM, United Kingdom. This branch code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code SILAGB2LMSU mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of SILAGB2LMSU are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (SILA) represent the bank code for THE SOCIETY INCORPORATED BY LLOYD'S ACT 1871 BY THE NAME OF LLOYD'S; characters 5-6 (GB) indicate the country code for United Kingdom; characters 7-8 (2L) specify the location code; and the final characters (MSU) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code SILAGB2LMSU active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) SILAGB2LMSU 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 SILAGB2L instead of SILAGB2LMSU?
Yes. The 8-character code SILAGB2L represents the primary headquarters of THE SOCIETY INCORPORATED BY LLOYD'S ACT 1871 BY THE NAME OF LLOYD'S. The 11-character code SILAGB2LMSU targets the specific branch directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to SILAGB2L (or SILAGB2LXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to SILAGB2LMSU?
The physical address registered for SILAGB2LMSU is: FIDENTIA HOUSE, WALTER BURKE WAY, ME4 4RN, CHATHAM, United Kingdom. Verify this address matches your recipient's branch details before initiating a transaction.
What routing networks operate with the SILAGB2LMSU code in United Kingdom?
The SWIFT code SILAGB2LMSU 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).