SWIFT/BIC code MLBCKYKXXXX
MLBCKYKXXXX belongs to Merrill Lynch Bank and Trust Company (Cayman) LTD in Georgetown, Cayman Islands.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MLBCKYKXXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MLBCKYKX |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Merrill Lynch Bank and Trust Company (Cayman) LTD |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Georgetown |
| Country | Cayman Islands |
How the Merrill Lynch Bank and Trust Company (Cayman) LTD SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- MLBC Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- KY Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- KX 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code MLBCKYKXXXX?
MLBCKYKXXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Merrill Lynch Bank and Trust Company (Cayman) LTD in Georgetown, Cayman Islands. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Merrill Lynch Bank and Trust Company (Cayman) LTD.
Are MLBCKYKX and MLBCKYKXXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. MLBCKYKX is the 8-character version of MLBCKYKXXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both routes your payment to Merrill Lynch Bank and Trust Company (Cayman) LTD in Georgetown.
How long does it take to send money to Merrill Lynch Bank and Trust Company (Cayman) LTD in Cayman Islands?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What do I need to send money to an account at Merrill Lynch Bank and Trust Company (Cayman) LTD?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code MLBCKYKXXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Cayman Islands uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What do the letters in MLBCKYKXXXX mean?
MLBC is the bank code of Merrill Lynch Bank and Trust Company (Cayman) LTD, KY stands for Cayman Islands, KX is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
Does Merrill Lynch Bank and Trust Company (Cayman) LTD use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – MLBCKYKXXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Merrill Lynch Bank and Trust Company (Cayman) LTD in Cayman Islands, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.