SWIFT/BIC code MLILGB3LMLC

MLILGB3LMLC belongs to Merrill Lynch International in London, United Kingdom.

MLILGB3LMLC

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMLILGB3LMLC
8-character codeMLILGB3L
Branch codeMLC
BankMerrill Lynch International
BranchMlico Business
CityLondon
CountryUnited 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.
MLC 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 BIC MLILGB3LMLC?

MLILGB3LMLC is the SWIFT/BIC code of Mlico Business, a unit of Merrill Lynch International in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Does Merrill Lynch International have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 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 does each part of MLILGB3LMLC mean?

MLIL is the institution code of Merrill Lynch International, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 3L is the code for the city or region and MLC identifies the branch Mlico Business.

Can I use MLILGB3L instead of MLILGB3LMLC?

MLILGB3L points to the main office of Merrill Lynch International, while MLILGB3LMLC is Mlico Business. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use MLILGB3LMLC if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I use MLILGB3LMLC incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check MLILGB3LMLC against the details from Merrill Lynch International before you confirm.

Do I need MLILGB3LMLC for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need MLILGB3LMLC.

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