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SWIFT/BIC code BLBGGB4L016

BLBGGB4L016 belongs to Bloomberg Lp in London, United Kingdom.

BLBGGB4L016

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBLBGGB4L016
8-character codeBLBGGB4L
Branch code016
BankBloomberg Lp
BranchBloomberg Trm016
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).
4L Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
016 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 branch is behind BIC BLBGGB4L016?

BLBGGB4L016 identifies Bloomberg Trm016, 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 is the best way to send money to Bloomberg Lp?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

What do the letters in BLBGGB4L016 mean?

BLBG is the institution code of Bloomberg Lp, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 4L is the code for the city or region and 016 is the code of the branch Bloomberg Trm016.

Can I use BLBGGB4L instead of BLBGGB4L016?

BLBGGB4L points to the head office of Bloomberg Lp, while BLBGGB4L016 is Bloomberg Trm016. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BLBGGB4L016.

Do I need BLBGGB4L016 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need BLBGGB4L016.

What happens if I use BLBGGB4L016 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BLBGGB4L016 with the recipient before sending.

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