SWIFT/BIC code BOFAGB4MXXX
BOFAGB4MXXX belongs to Bank of America Merrill Lynch International Limited in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFAGB4MXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFAGB4M |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bank of America Merrill Lynch International Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Bank of America Merrill Lynch International Limited SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BOFA Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- GB Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 4M 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
Which bank is behind SWIFT code BOFAGB4MXXX?
BOFAGB4MXXX identifies the headquarters of Bank of America Merrill Lynch International Limited in London, United Kingdom. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Bank of America Merrill Lynch International Limited.
Do I need BOFAGB4MXXX to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need BOFAGB4MXXX.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of America Merrill Lynch International Limited in United Kingdom?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of America Merrill Lynch International Limited?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Are BOFAGB4M and BOFAGB4MXXX the same code?
Yes. BOFAGB4M is the 8-character version of BOFAGB4MXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version routes your payment to Bank of America Merrill Lynch International Limited in London.
What does each part of BOFAGB4MXXX stand for?
BOFA is the institution code of Bank of America Merrill Lynch International Limited, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 4M is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.