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SWIFT/BIC code MLILGB3LIPC

MLILGB3LIPC belongs to Merrill Lynch International in London, United Kingdom.

MLILGB3LIPC

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMLILGB3LIPC
8-character codeMLILGB3L
Branch codeIPC
BankMerrill Lynch International
BranchInternational Private Client
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.
IPC 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 BIC MLILGB3LIPC?

MLILGB3LIPC identifies International Private Client, part of Merrill Lynch International in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Does Merrill Lynch International have other 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. All of them are listed on the page of Merrill Lynch International.

What happens if I use MLILGB3LIPC with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check MLILGB3LIPC against the details from Merrill Lynch International before sending.

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. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need MLILGB3LIPC 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 MLILGB3LIPC.

Can I use MLILGB3L instead of MLILGB3LIPC?

MLILGB3L points to the main office of Merrill Lynch International, while MLILGB3LIPC is International Private Client. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention MLILGB3LIPC.

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