ESMELULL — EUROPEAN STABILITY MECHANISM
ESMELULL is the SWIFT/BIC code for EUROPEAN STABILITY MECHANISM in LUXEMBOURG, Luxembourg — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
ESMELULL is the SWIFT/BIC code for EUROPEAN STABILITY MECHANISM in LUXEMBOURG, Luxembourg. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | EUROPEAN STABILITY MECHANISM |
| Country | Luxembourg (LU) |
| Location Code | LL |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code ESMELULL belong to?
The SWIFT code ESMELULL identifies EUROPEAN STABILITY MECHANISM in LUXEMBOURG, Luxembourg. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code ESMELULL mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of ESMELULL are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (ESME) represent the bank code for EUROPEAN STABILITY MECHANISM; characters 5-6 (LU) indicate the country code for Luxembourg; characters 7-8 (LL) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code ESMELULL active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) ESMELULL is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters 'LL' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code ESMELULL instead of ESMELULL?
Yes. The 8-character code ESMELULL represents the primary headquarters of EUROPEAN STABILITY MECHANISM. The 11-character code ESMELULL targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to ESMELULL (or ESMELULLXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to ESMELULL?
The physical address registered for ESMELULL is: 6A, CIRCUIT DE LA FOIRE, INTERNATIONA, L-1347, LUXEMBOURG, Luxembourg. Verify this address matches your recipient's branch details before initiating a transaction.
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).