SWIFT / BIC Code
ABBYGB2L
SEPA MemberSantander UK plc
ABBYGB2L is the BIC (SWIFT code) of Santander UK plc, registered in London. Its bank code is ABBY, the code an IBAN at Santander UK plc carries in positions 5 to 8. Its IBANs are 22 characters long. The bank takes part in SEPA credit transfers.
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BIC Breakdown
ABBY: institution identifier (4 letters)
GB: country code per ISO 3166-1
2L: location code (city / timezone)
Bank Details
Payments it can receive
Santander UK plc's participation in the European payment schemes, from the EPC register of participants.
Part of Banco Santander S.A.
Santander UK plc is registered in United Kingdom but belongs to Banco Santander S.A., a banking group based in Spain.
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IBAN format for 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
United Kingdom IBANs are 22 characters long.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SWIFT code for Santander UK plc?
ABBYGB2L. Written with the head-office branch code it is ABBYGB2LXXX; both forms reach the same bank. A euro transfer within SEPA needs only the IBAN.
What does ABBYGB2L mean?
"ABBY" identifies Santander UK plc, "GB" is the country code for United Kingdom, "2L" is the location code.
What is Santander UK plc's bank code?
ABBY. It is the bank code in positions 5 to 8 of an IBAN from United Kingdom.
How long are Santander UK plc IBANs?
22 characters, like every IBAN from United Kingdom: the country code GB, two check digits, the bank code (4 letters, ABBY for Santander UK plc), the sort code (6 digits) and the account number (8 digits).
Can I send an instant transfer to Santander UK plc?
Santander UK plc is not listed in SEPA Instant Credit Transfer, so a euro transfer to it goes as a standard SEPA credit transfer.
Where is Santander UK plc's registered office?
2 Triton Square, Regent'S Place, NW1 3AN London, according to GLEIF. The European Payments Council lists 17 Islington High Street, London as its address.
Who owns Santander UK plc?
Santander UK plc is owned by Banco Santander S.A., a banking group based in Spain. Santander UK plc is registered in United Kingdom as a local entity, while its ultimate ownership sits with the parent group in Spain.