SWIFT/BIC code BLBGGB2LAAD
BLBGGB2LAAD belongs to Bloomberg Lp in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BLBGGB2LAAD |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BLBGGB2L |
| Branch code | AAD |
| Bank | Bloomberg Lp |
| Branch | — |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- AAD 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
Which bank is behind BIC BLBGGB2LAAD?
BLBGGB2LAAD is the SWIFT/BIC code of Bloomberg Lp, part of Bloomberg Lp in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter BLBGGB2LAAD incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BLBGGB2LAAD against the details from Bloomberg Lp before you confirm.
Can I use BLBGGB2L instead of BLBGGB2LAAD?
BLBGGB2L is the head office of Bloomberg Lp, while BLBGGB2LAAD is Bloomberg Lp. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BLBGGB2LAAD.
What does each part of BLBGGB2LAAD mean?
BLBG is the institution code of Bloomberg Lp, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 2L is the location code and AAD is the code of the department Bloomberg Lp.
Does Bloomberg Lp have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 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.
Do I need BLBGGB2LAAD to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need BLBGGB2LAAD.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.