SWIFT/BIC code MLILGB3LFFO

MLILGB3LFFO belongs to Merrill Lynch International in London, United Kingdom.

MLILGB3LFFO

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMLILGB3LFFO
8-character codeMLILGB3L
Branch codeFFO
BankMerrill Lynch International
BranchFinancial Futures and Options
CityLondon
CountryUnited 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.
FFO 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 MLILGB3LFFO?

MLILGB3LFFO identifies Financial Futures and Options, part of Merrill Lynch International in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Has Merrill Lynch International got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 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.

What do the letters in MLILGB3LFFO 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 FFO identifies the department Financial Futures and Options.

What happens if I enter MLILGB3LFFO incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check MLILGB3LFFO against the details from Merrill Lynch International before you confirm.

Can I use MLILGB3L instead of MLILGB3LFFO?

MLILGB3L points to the head office of Merrill Lynch International, while MLILGB3LFFO points to Financial Futures and Options. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use MLILGB3LFFO if the recipient asks for it.

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

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

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