SWIFT/BIC code BOFANLNXLIQ

BOFANLNXLIQ belongs to Bank of America Merrill Lynch International Limited, Netherlands Branch in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

BOFANLNXLIQ

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBOFANLNXLIQ
8-character codeBOFANLNX
Branch codeLIQ
BankBank of America Merrill Lynch International Limited, Netherlands Branch
Branch—
CityAmsterdam
CountryNetherlands

The way the Bank of America Merrill Lynch International Limited, Netherlands Branch SWIFT/BIC is built up

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

BOFA Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
NL Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
NX Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
LIQ 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 code BOFANLNXLIQ?

The code BOFANLNXLIQ belongs to Bank of America Merrill Lynch International Limited, Netherlands Branch, a unit of Bank of America Merrill Lynch International Limited, Netherlands Branch in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I use BOFANLNXLIQ incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BOFANLNXLIQ with the recipient before sending.

What do the letters in BOFANLNXLIQ stand for?

BOFA is the institution code of Bank of America Merrill Lynch International Limited, Netherlands Branch, NL is the ISO code of Netherlands, NX is the location code and LIQ is the code of the department Bank of America Merrill Lynch International Limited, Netherlands Branch.

How long does a transfer to Bank of America Merrill Lynch International Limited, Netherlands Branch take?

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 BOFANLNXLIQ for a euro transfer to Netherlands?

Netherlands is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need BOFANLNXLIQ.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of America Merrill Lynch International Limited, Netherlands Branch?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send.

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