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SWIFT/BIC code BLBGGB71XXX

BLBGGB71XXX belongs to Bloomberg Lp in London, United Kingdom.

BLBGGB71XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBLBGGB71XXX
8-character codeBLBGGB71
Branch codeXXX
BankBloomberg Lp
BranchHead office
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).
71 Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
XXX 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 BLBGGB71XXX?

BLBGGB71XXX identifies the main office of Bloomberg Lp in London, United Kingdom. Use it when you send money to an account at Bloomberg Lp.

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

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need BLBGGB71XXX for a euro transfer 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 BLBGGB71XXX.

Are BLBGGB71 and BLBGGB71XXX the same SWIFT code?

Yes. BLBGGB71 is the short version of BLBGGB71XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Bloomberg Lp in London.

What do the letters in BLBGGB71XXX mean?

BLBG is the bank code of Bloomberg Lp, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 71 is the location code and XXX marks the head office.

What happens if I use BLBGGB71XXX incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BLBGGB71XXX against the details from Bloomberg Lp before sending.

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