SWIFT/BIC code BLBGGB2LB01

BLBGGB2LB01 belongs to Bloomberg Lp in London, United Kingdom.

BLBGGB2LB01

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBLBGGB2LB01
8-character codeBLBGGB2L
Branch codeB01
BankBloomberg Lp
BranchBeta Test Bic
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the Bloomberg Lp SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
B01 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 BIC BLBGGB2LB01?

The code BLBGGB2LB01 belongs to Beta Test Bic, a unit of Bloomberg Lp in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What is the best way to send money to Bloomberg Lp?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.

What does each part of BLBGGB2LB01 mean?

BLBG is the bank code of Bloomberg Lp, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 2L is the code for the city or region and B01 identifies the department Beta Test Bic.

Do I need BLBGGB2LB01 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need BLBGGB2LB01.

How long does a transfer to Bloomberg Lp take in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What happens if I enter BLBGGB2LB01 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BLBGGB2LB01 with the recipient before you confirm.

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