SWIFT/BIC code BLBGGB4L004

BLBGGB4L004 belongs to Bloomberg Lp in London, United Kingdom.

BLBGGB4L004

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBLBGGB4L004
8-character codeBLBGGB4L
Branch code004
BankBloomberg Lp
BranchBloomberg Trm004
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).
4L Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
004 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 uses SWIFT code BLBGGB4L004?

BLBGGB4L004 identifies Bloomberg Trm004, a branch or department of Bloomberg Lp in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I use BLBGGB4L004 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BLBGGB4L004 against the details from Bloomberg Lp before you confirm.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

What does each part of BLBGGB4L004 stand for?

BLBG is the bank code of Bloomberg Lp, GB stands for United Kingdom, 4L is the location code and 004 is the code of the department Bloomberg Trm004.

Do I need BLBGGB4L004 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. For other currencies you do need BLBGGB4L004.

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

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.

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