SWIFT/BIC code BLBGGB4L023
BLBGGB4L023 belongs to Bloomberg Lp in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BLBGGB4L023 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BLBGGB4L |
| Branch code | 023 |
| Bank | Bloomberg Lp |
| Branch | — |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Bloomberg Lp SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 023 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code BLBGGB4L023?
The code BLBGGB4L023 belongs to Bloomberg Lp, a branch or department of Bloomberg Lp in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of BLBGGB4L023 mean?
BLBG is the institution code of Bloomberg Lp, GB stands for United Kingdom, 4L is the code for the city or region and 023 is the code of the department Bloomberg Lp.
What is the best way to send money to Bloomberg Lp?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I use BLBGGB4L023 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BLBGGB4L023 against the details from Bloomberg Lp before you confirm.
Can I use BLBGGB4L instead of BLBGGB4L023?
BLBGGB4L points to the head office of Bloomberg Lp, while BLBGGB4L023 is Bloomberg Lp. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BLBGGB4L023.
Do I need BLBGGB4L023 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need BLBGGB4L023.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.