SWIFT/BIC code MLILGB2AXXX
MLILGB2AXXX belongs to Merrill Lynch International in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MLILGB2AXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MLILGB2A |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Merrill Lynch International |
| Branch | Head office |
| 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.
- 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
What bank uses SWIFT/BIC code MLILGB2AXXX?
The code MLILGB2AXXX belongs to the head office of Merrill Lynch International in London, United Kingdom. Use it when a payment to Merrill Lynch International does not need a specific branch.
What happens if I enter MLILGB2AXXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check MLILGB2AXXX with the recipient before sending.
How long does a transfer to Merrill Lynch International 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 MLILGB2AXXX 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. For other currencies you do need MLILGB2AXXX.
Is MLILGB2A and MLILGB2AXXX the same code?
Yes. MLILGB2A is the short version of MLILGB2AXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both will reach Merrill Lynch International in London.
Has Merrill Lynch International got more 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.