SWIFT Code BRBAGB2L — BANK OF BEIRUT (UK) LTD, LONDON

About SWIFT Code BRBAGB2L — BANK OF BEIRUT (UK) LTD, LONDON

SWIFT code BRBAGB2L is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for BANK OF BEIRUT (UK) LTD in LONDON, United Kingdom. Standardised under ISO 9362 and maintained by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), this code is used exclusively for cross-border wire transfers and is recognised by financial institutions in over 200 countries.

This code must be provided to the sender when receiving money from abroad, and is required by BANK OF BEIRUT (UK) LTD for all outward international remittances from LONDON. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code BRBAGB2L

The code BRBAGB2L follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code BRBAGB2L

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your BANK OF BEIRUT (UK) LTD account in LONDON, share SWIFT code BRBAGB2L with the sender along with your full account number, your name as on the account, and the branch address.

NRI Remittances

Non-Resident Indians sending money to NRO/NRE accounts at BANK OF BEIRUT (UK) LTD, LONDON must provide SWIFT code BRBAGB2L. Major remittance platforms — including Wise, Remitly, Western Union, and MoneyGram — use this code to route transfers accurately.

Trade Finance and Foreign Payments

Importers and exporters using BANK OF BEIRUT (UK) LTD in LONDON rely on SWIFT code BRBAGB2L for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for BANK OF BEIRUT (UK) LTD →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for BANK OF BEIRUT (UK) LTD →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for BANK OF BEIRUT (UK) LTD →

How SWIFT Code BRBAGB2L Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code BRBAGB2L and account number to their bank.
2. Validation: The sending bank validates the BIC against the SWIFT registry.
3. Routing: An MT103 SWIFT message is transmitted through the network to BANK OF BEIRUT (UK) LTD.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: BANK OF BEIRUT (UK) LTD receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code BRBAGB2L

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter BRBAGB2L uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for LONDON only.
• Truncating to 8 characters — When 11 characters are required, always use the full code.
• Using SWIFT for domestic transfers — Use the IFSC code for any transfer within United Kingdom.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm BRBAGB2L directly with BANK OF BEIRUT (UK) LTD's LONDON branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.