SWIFT/BIC code MLILGB3LACS

MLILGB3LACS belongs to Merrill Lynch International in London, United Kingdom.

MLILGB3LACS

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMLILGB3LACS
8-character codeMLILGB3L
Branch codeACS
BankMerrill Lynch International
BranchA Client Services
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the Merrill Lynch International SWIFT/BIC works

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).
3L Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
ACS 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 branch uses BIC MLILGB3LACS?

The code MLILGB3LACS belongs to A Client Services, a unit of Merrill Lynch International in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use MLILGB3L instead of MLILGB3LACS?

MLILGB3L points to the main office of Merrill Lynch International, while MLILGB3LACS points to A Client Services. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use MLILGB3LACS if the recipient asks for it.

How long does it take to send money to Merrill Lynch International?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need MLILGB3LACS to send euros 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 still need MLILGB3LACS.

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

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.

What do the letters in MLILGB3LACS stand for?

MLIL is the institution code of Merrill Lynch International, GB stands for United Kingdom, 3L is the location code and ACS is the code of the branch A Client Services.

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