SWIFT/BIC code BLBGGB2LAAF

BLBGGB2LAAF belongs to Bloomberg Lp in London, United Kingdom.

BLBGGB2LAAF

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBLBGGB2LAAF
8-character codeBLBGGB2L
Branch codeAAF
BankBloomberg Lp
Branch—
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.
AAF 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 uses SWIFT code BLBGGB2LAAF?

The code BLBGGB2LAAF belongs to Bloomberg Lp, a branch or department of Bloomberg Lp in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use BLBGGB2L instead of BLBGGB2LAAF?

BLBGGB2L is the main office of Bloomberg Lp, while BLBGGB2LAAF is Bloomberg Lp. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BLBGGB2LAAF if the recipient asks for it.

What does each part of BLBGGB2LAAF stand for?

BLBG is the institution code of Bloomberg Lp, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 2L is the location code and AAF identifies the branch Bloomberg Lp.

What happens if I enter BLBGGB2LAAF incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BLBGGB2LAAF with the recipient before sending.

Does Bloomberg Lp have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 59 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bloomberg Lp in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Bloomberg Lp.

Do I need BLBGGB2LAAF for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need BLBGGB2LAAF.

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