SWIFT/BIC code MLILGB3LCLC
MLILGB3LCLC belongs to Merrill Lynch International in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MLILGB3LCLC |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MLILGB3L |
| Branch code | CLC |
| 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).
- 3L Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- CLC 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 SWIFT/BIC code MLILGB3LCLC?
MLILGB3LCLC identifies Merrill Lynch International, a branch or department of Merrill Lynch International in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Merrill Lynch International take in United Kingdom?
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 MLILGB3LCLC to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to 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 MLILGB3LCLC.
Can I use MLILGB3L instead of MLILGB3LCLC?
MLILGB3L is the main office of Merrill Lynch International, while MLILGB3LCLC points to Merrill Lynch International. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use MLILGB3LCLC if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of MLILGB3LCLC stand for?
MLIL is the bank code of Merrill Lynch International, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 3L is the code for the city or region and CLC is the code of the branch Merrill Lynch International.
Does Merrill Lynch International have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 50 SWIFT/BIC codes for Merrill Lynch International in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Merrill Lynch International.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.