SWIFT/BIC code MLILGB4LKSI

MLILGB4LKSI belongs to Merrill Lynch International in London, United Kingdom.

MLILGB4LKSI

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMLILGB4LKSI
8-character codeMLILGB4L
Branch codeKSI
BankMerrill Lynch International
Branch—
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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).
4L Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
KSI 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 BIC MLILGB4LKSI?

The code MLILGB4LKSI belongs to Merrill Lynch International, a unit of Merrill Lynch International in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I use MLILGB4LKSI with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check MLILGB4LKSI against the details from Merrill Lynch International before you confirm.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Merrill Lynch International in United Kingdom?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

Can I use MLILGB4L instead of MLILGB4LKSI?

MLILGB4L is the main office of Merrill Lynch International, while MLILGB4LKSI points to Merrill Lynch International. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use MLILGB4LKSI if the recipient asks for it.

What does each part of MLILGB4LKSI stand for?

MLIL is the institution code of Merrill Lynch International, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 4L is the code for the city or region and KSI is the code of the branch Merrill Lynch International.

Does Merrill Lynch International have other 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. You can see them all on the bank page.

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