SWIFT/BIC code MLILGB3LECA
MLILGB3LECA belongs to Merrill Lynch International in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MLILGB3LECA |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MLILGB3L |
| Branch code | ECA |
| Bank | Merrill Lynch International |
| Branch | Equities Corporate Actions |
| 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).
- 3L Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- ECA 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 is behind BIC MLILGB3LECA?
MLILGB3LECA is the SWIFT/BIC code of Equities Corporate Actions, a unit of Merrill Lynch International in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of MLILGB3LECA mean?
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 ECA identifies the department Equities Corporate Actions.
Do I need MLILGB3LECA to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need MLILGB3LECA.
How long does it take to send money to Merrill Lynch International?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Merrill Lynch International in United Kingdom?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
Can I use MLILGB3L instead of MLILGB3LECA?
MLILGB3L points to the head office of Merrill Lynch International, while MLILGB3LECA is Equities Corporate Actions. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use MLILGB3LECA if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.