SWIFT / BIC Code
SMBCGB2L
SEPA MemberSMBC London
SMBCGB2L is the BIC (SWIFT code) of SMBC Bank International plc, registered in London. Its bank code is SMBC, the code an IBAN at SMBC London carries in positions 5 to 8. Its IBANs are 22 characters long. The bank receives SEPA Instant transfers.
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BIC Breakdown
SMBC: institution identifier (4 letters)
GB: country code per ISO 3166-1
2L: location code (city / timezone)
Bank Details
Payments it can receive
SMBC London's participation in the European payment schemes, from the EPC register of participants.
Part of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc.
SMBC London is registered in United Kingdom but belongs to Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc., a banking group based in Japan.
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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 SMBC London?
SMBCGB2L. Written with the head-office branch code it is SMBCGB2LXXX; both forms reach the same bank. A euro transfer within SEPA needs only the IBAN.
What does SMBCGB2L mean?
"SMBC" identifies SMBC London, "GB" is the country code for United Kingdom, "2L" is the location code.
What is SMBC London's bank code?
SMBC. It is the bank code in positions 5 to 8 of an IBAN from United Kingdom.
How long are SMBC London IBANs?
22 characters, like every IBAN from United Kingdom: the country code GB, two check digits, the bank code (4 letters, SMBC for SMBC London), the sort code (6 digits) and the account number (8 digits).
Can I send an instant transfer to SMBC London?
Yes. The European Payments Council lists SMBC London in SEPA Instant Credit Transfer since 9 May 2025, so an instant euro transfer from a participating bank reaches its accounts in seconds.
Where is SMBC London's registered office?
100 Liverpool Street, EC2M 2AT London, according to GLEIF. The European Payments Council lists 100 Liverpool Street, London as its address.
Who owns SMBC London?
SMBC London is owned by Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc., a banking group based in Japan. SMBC London is registered in United Kingdom as a local entity, while its ultimate ownership sits with the parent group in Japan.