SWIFT/BIC code MPFSLBB1XXX
MPFSLBB1XXX belongs to Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner and Smith (Me) S.a.l. in Beirut, Lebanon.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MPFSLBB1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MPFSLBB1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner and Smith (Me) S.a.l. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Beirut |
| Country | Lebanon |
The way the Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner and Smith (Me) S.a.l. SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- MPFS Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- LB Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- B1 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX 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 MPFSLBB1XXX?
MPFSLBB1XXX identifies the head office of Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner and Smith (Me) S.a.l. in Beirut, Lebanon. Use it when a payment to Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner and Smith (Me) S.a.l. does not need a specific branch.
Does Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner and Smith (Me) S.a.l. use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, MPFSLBB1XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner and Smith (Me) S.a.l. in Lebanon, so there is no branch code to choose.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner and Smith (Me) S.a.l. in Lebanon?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Lebanon with transfer services before you send.
What does each part of MPFSLBB1XXX mean?
MPFS is the bank code of Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner and Smith (Me) S.a.l., LB is the ISO code of Lebanon, B1 is the location code and XXX means the head office.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner and Smith (Me) S.a.l.?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code MPFSLBB1XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Lebanon uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Are MPFSLBB1 and MPFSLBB1XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. MPFSLBB1 is the 8-character version of MPFSLBB1XXX. XXX simply means head office, so both routes your payment to Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner and Smith (Me) S.a.l. in Beirut.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.