Does SMBC Bank International plc accept SEPA Instant?

SMBC Bank International plc (SMBCGB2LXXX, LONDON, United Kingdom) has been registered for SEPA Instant since 9 May 2025 according to the EPC register.

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Registered for SEPA Instant

Listed in the EPC SCT Inst register. Registration does not guarantee every transfer will be accepted.

Institution
SMBC Bank International plc
BIC / SWIFT
SMBCGB2LXXX
City
LONDON
Country
United Kingdom

SEPA scheme participation

SchemeStatusReadiness date
SEPA Credit Transfer (SCT)Registered28 January 2008
SEPA Instant (SCT Inst)Registered9 May 2025
SEPA Direct Debit CoreRegistered1 November 2010
SEPA Direct Debit B2BRegistered1 November 2010

United Kingdom is not an EU member state, so the deadlines of Regulation (EU) 2024/886 do not apply to it directly. Each bank decides whether to join the SEPA Instant scheme.

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Frequently asked questions

Does SMBC Bank International plc accept SEPA Instant transfers?

It has been listed in the EPC SCT Inst register since 9 May 2025.

What is the BIC code of SMBC Bank International plc?

SMBCGB2LXXX.