SWIFT/BIC code MLILGB2ASFE
MLILGB2ASFE belongs to Merrill Lynch International in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MLILGB2ASFE |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MLILGB2A |
| Branch code | SFE |
| Bank | Merrill Lynch International |
| Branch | — |
| City | London |
| Country | United 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.
- SFE 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 code MLILGB2ASFE?
MLILGB2ASFE is the SWIFT/BIC code of Merrill Lynch International, a unit of Merrill Lynch International in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use MLILGB2ASFE with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check MLILGB2ASFE against the details from Merrill Lynch International before you confirm.
What does each part of MLILGB2ASFE 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 SFE is the code of the department Merrill Lynch International.
Has Merrill Lynch International got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 50 SWIFT/BIC codes for Merrill Lynch International in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
How long does a transfer to Merrill Lynch International take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need MLILGB2ASFE for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need MLILGB2ASFE.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.