SWIFT/BIC code BLBGGB2LB02

BLBGGB2LB02 belongs to Bloomberg Lp in London, United Kingdom.

BLBGGB2LB02

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBLBGGB2LB02
8-character codeBLBGGB2L
Branch codeB02
BankBloomberg Lp
BranchBeta Test Bic
CityLondon
CountryUnited 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.
B02 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 BLBGGB2LB02?

The code BLBGGB2LB02 belongs to Beta Test Bic, a unit of Bloomberg Lp in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in BLBGGB2LB02 mean?

BLBG is the institution code of Bloomberg Lp, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 2L is the location code and B02 is the code of the department Beta Test Bic.

What happens if I use BLBGGB2LB02 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BLBGGB2LB02 with the recipient before you confirm.

How long does it take to send money to Bloomberg Lp?

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

Do I need BLBGGB2LB02 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need BLBGGB2LB02.

What is the best way to send money to Bloomberg Lp in United Kingdom?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

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