Santander SWIFT code in the United Kingdom
The SWIFT/BIC code for Santander is ABBYGB2LXXX. However, Santander may use different SWIFT/BIC codes depending on the service or branch. If you’re unsure which to use, confirm with your recipient or contact Santander directly.
ABBYGB2LXXX
Bank name
SANTANDER UK PLC
SWIFT code
ABBYGB2LXXX
Address
REGENTS PLACE, 2 TRITON SQUARE
City
LONDON
Country
UNITED KINGDOM
This is the main SWIFT/BIC code for Santander in the United Kingdom
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About ABBYGB2LXXX
The main SWIFT code for Santander in the United Kingdom is ABBYGB2LXXX. This code identifies the bank’s main office for international payments in the United Kingdom and is commonly used when a branch-specific code isn’t required or available. If you’re sending money to an account with Santander in the United Kingdom, and the recipient hasn’t provided a local branch SWIFT code, using ABBYGB2LXXX is typically a safe and reliable option.
Using ABBYGB2LXXX
You can use Santander’s main SWIFT/BIC code ABBYGB2LXXX when:
Sending an international money transfer to Santander in the United Kingdom
The recipient hasn’t provided a branch-specific SWIFT/BIC code
Santander processes the payment centrally through its primary office
You want to use a widely accepted default SWIFT/BIC code
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