SWIFT/BIC code MLILGB3LTES
MLILGB3LTES belongs to Merrill Lynch International in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MLILGB3LTES |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MLILGB3L |
| Branch code | TES |
| Bank | Merrill Lynch International |
| Branch | — |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Merrill Lynch International SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- TES 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 MLILGB3LTES?
MLILGB3LTES identifies Merrill Lynch International, a branch or department of Merrill Lynch International in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter MLILGB3LTES with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check MLILGB3LTES against the details from Merrill Lynch International before sending.
What does each part of MLILGB3LTES 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 TES identifies the branch Merrill Lynch International.
Can I use MLILGB3L instead of MLILGB3LTES?
MLILGB3L points to the head office of Merrill Lynch International, while MLILGB3LTES points to Merrill Lynch International. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use MLILGB3LTES if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need MLILGB3LTES for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need MLILGB3LTES.
How long does it take to send money to Merrill Lynch International?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers 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.