BLMEGB22 — BANK OF LONDON AND THE MIDDLE EAST PLC
BLMEGB22 is the SWIFT/BIC code for BANK OF LONDON AND THE MIDDLE EAST PLC in LONDON, United Kingdom — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
BLMEGB22 is the SWIFT/BIC code for BANK OF LONDON AND THE MIDDLE EAST PLC in LONDON, United Kingdom. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | BANK OF LONDON AND THE MIDDLE EAST PLC |
| Country | United Kingdom (GB) |
| Location Code | 22 |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code BLMEGB22 belong to?
The SWIFT code BLMEGB22 identifies BANK OF LONDON AND THE MIDDLE EAST PLC in LONDON, United Kingdom. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code BLMEGB22 mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of BLMEGB22 are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (BLME) represent the bank code for BANK OF LONDON AND THE MIDDLE EAST PLC; characters 5-6 (GB) indicate the country code for United Kingdom; characters 7-8 (22) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code BLMEGB22 active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) BLMEGB22 is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters '22' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code BLMEGB22 instead of BLMEGB22?
Yes. The 8-character code BLMEGB22 represents the primary headquarters of BANK OF LONDON AND THE MIDDLE EAST PLC. The 11-character code BLMEGB22 targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to BLMEGB22 (or BLMEGB22XXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to BLMEGB22?
The physical address registered for BLMEGB22 is: CANNON PLACE, 78 CANNON STREET, EC4N 6HL, LONDON, United Kingdom. Verify this address matches your recipient's branch details before initiating a transaction.
What routing networks operate with the BLMEGB22 code in United Kingdom?
The SWIFT code BLMEGB22 is used for international inbound wire transfers in the United Kingdom. Domestic GBP clearings route via BACS, CHAPS and Faster Payments rather than SWIFT.
Sources & References
- 🌐 ISO 9362: The official standard defining the Business Identifier Code (BIC) format guidelines.
- 🏢 SWIFT Registration Authority: The organization designated by ISO to register and publish BICs (swift.com).