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SWIFT/BIC code BLBGGB2LA01

BLBGGB2LA01 belongs to Bloomberg Lp in London, United Kingdom.

BLBGGB2LA01

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBLBGGB2LA01
8-character codeBLBGGB2L
Branch codeA01
BankBloomberg Lp
BranchAlpha Test Bic
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the Bloomberg Lp SWIFT/BIC works

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

BLBG Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
GB Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
2L Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
A01 Branch code
3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.

Check before you send

  • Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
  • Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
  • Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.

Frequently asked questions

What bank is behind BIC BLBGGB2LA01?

The code BLBGGB2LA01 belongs to Alpha Test Bic, a branch or department of Bloomberg Lp in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Do I need BLBGGB2LA01 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need BLBGGB2LA01.

How long does a transfer to Bloomberg Lp take?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Does Bloomberg Lp have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 59 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bloomberg Lp in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Bloomberg Lp.

What happens if I enter BLBGGB2LA01 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BLBGGB2LA01 against the details from Bloomberg Lp before sending.

Can I use BLBGGB2L instead of BLBGGB2LA01?

BLBGGB2L points to the head office of Bloomberg Lp, while BLBGGB2LA01 is Alpha Test Bic. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BLBGGB2LA01 if the recipient asks for it.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.