SWIFT Code GNILGB21BDE — MF GLOBAL UK LIMITED, LONDON

About SWIFT Code GNILGB21BDE — MF GLOBAL UK LIMITED, LONDON

SWIFT code GNILGB21BDE is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for MF GLOBAL UK LIMITED in LONDON, United Kingdom. Standardised under ISO 9362 and maintained by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), this code is used exclusively for cross-border wire transfers and is recognised by financial institutions in over 200 countries.

This code must be provided to the sender when receiving money from abroad, and is required by MF GLOBAL UK LIMITED for all outward international remittances from LONDON. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code GNILGB21BDE

The code GNILGB21BDE follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code GNILGB21BDE

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your MF GLOBAL UK LIMITED account in LONDON, share SWIFT code GNILGB21BDE with the sender along with your full account number, your name as on the account, and the branch address.

NRI Remittances

Non-Resident Indians sending money to NRO/NRE accounts at MF GLOBAL UK LIMITED, LONDON must provide SWIFT code GNILGB21BDE. Major remittance platforms — including Wise, Remitly, Western Union, and MoneyGram — use this code to route transfers accurately.

Trade Finance and Foreign Payments

Importers and exporters using MF GLOBAL UK LIMITED in LONDON rely on SWIFT code GNILGB21BDE for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for MF GLOBAL UK LIMITED →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for MF GLOBAL UK LIMITED →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for MF GLOBAL UK LIMITED →

How SWIFT Code GNILGB21BDE Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code GNILGB21BDE and account number to their bank.
2. Validation: The sending bank validates the BIC against the SWIFT registry.
3. Routing: An MT103 SWIFT message is transmitted through the network to MF GLOBAL UK LIMITED.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: MF GLOBAL UK LIMITED receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code GNILGB21BDE

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter GNILGB21BDE uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for LONDON only.
• Truncating to 8 characters — When 11 characters are required, always use the full code.
• Using SWIFT for domestic transfers — Use the IFSC code for any transfer within United Kingdom.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm GNILGB21BDE directly with MF GLOBAL UK LIMITED's LONDON branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.