SWIFT/BIC code MLILGB3LEFG

MLILGB3LEFG belongs to Merrill Lynch International in London, United Kingdom.

MLILGB3LEFG

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMLILGB3LEFG
8-character codeMLILGB3L
Branch codeEFG
BankMerrill Lynch International
BranchMli Equity Finance Group
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the Merrill Lynch International SWIFT/BIC is structured

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.
EFG 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 is behind SWIFT code MLILGB3LEFG?

The code MLILGB3LEFG belongs to Mli Equity Finance Group, part 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 it take to send money to Merrill Lynch International 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 MLILGB3LEFG to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need MLILGB3LEFG.

What happens if I enter MLILGB3LEFG incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check MLILGB3LEFG against the details from Merrill Lynch International before you confirm.

Does Merrill Lynch International have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 50 SWIFT/BIC codes for Merrill Lynch International in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.

What does each part of MLILGB3LEFG mean?

MLIL is the bank code of Merrill Lynch International, GB stands for United Kingdom, 3L is the code for the city or region and EFG identifies the department Mli Equity Finance Group.

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