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SWIFT/BIC code MLILGB2AICO

MLILGB2AICO belongs to Merrill Lynch International in London, United Kingdom.

MLILGB2AICO

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMLILGB2AICO
8-character codeMLILGB2A
Branch codeICO
BankMerrill Lynch International
BranchMlico
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the Merrill Lynch International SWIFT/BIC is built up

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

MLIL Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
GB Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
2A Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
ICO 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 MLILGB2AICO?

MLILGB2AICO identifies Mlico, a unit of Merrill Lynch International in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What is the best way to send money to Merrill Lynch International?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

Do I need MLILGB2AICO for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to 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 still need MLILGB2AICO.

How long does a transfer to Merrill Lynch International take?

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

What does each part of MLILGB2AICO mean?

MLIL is the institution code of Merrill Lynch International, GB stands for United Kingdom, 2A is the code for the city or region and ICO is the code of the department Mlico.

What happens if I use MLILGB2AICO incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check MLILGB2AICO against the details from Merrill Lynch International before you confirm.

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