SWIFT/BIC code MLILGB2AMET
MLILGB2AMET belongs to Merrill Lynch International in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MLILGB2AMET |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MLILGB2A |
| Branch code | MET |
| Bank | Merrill Lynch International |
| Branch | Precious Metals |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- MET 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/BIC code MLILGB2AMET?
MLILGB2AMET identifies Precious Metals, a branch or department of Merrill Lynch International in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need MLILGB2AMET to send euros 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. For other currencies you still need MLILGB2AMET.
How long does it take to send money to Merrill Lynch International?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Has Merrill Lynch International got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 50 SWIFT/BIC codes for Merrill Lynch International in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use MLILGB2A instead of MLILGB2AMET?
MLILGB2A points to the main office of Merrill Lynch International, while MLILGB2AMET points to Precious Metals. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use MLILGB2AMET if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in MLILGB2AMET stand for?
MLIL is the bank code of Merrill Lynch International, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 2A is the location code and MET identifies the branch Precious Metals.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.