SWIFT/BIC code BLMEGB2LFND
BLMEGB2LFND belongs to Bank of London and The Middle East PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BLMEGB2LFND |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BLMEGB2L |
| Branch code | FND |
| Bank | Bank of London and The Middle East PLC |
| Branch | — |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Bank of London and The Middle East PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BLME 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.
- FND 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/BIC code BLMEGB2LFND?
BLMEGB2LFND is the SWIFT/BIC code of Bank of London and The Middle East PLC, part of Bank of London and The Middle East PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Has Bank of London and The Middle East PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of London and The Middle East PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of London and The Middle East PLC.
Can I use BLMEGB2L instead of BLMEGB2LFND?
BLMEGB2L points to the main office of Bank of London and The Middle East PLC, while BLMEGB2LFND is Bank of London and The Middle East PLC. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BLMEGB2LFND if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in BLMEGB2LFND stand for?
BLME is the bank code of Bank of London and The Middle East PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 2L is the location code and FND identifies the branch Bank of London and The Middle East PLC.
Do I need BLMEGB2LFND for a euro transfer 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. If you send another currency you still need BLMEGB2LFND.
How long does a transfer to Bank of London and The Middle East PLC 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.