Bloomberg Instant Messaging

aid: bloomberg-instant-messaging
name: Bloomberg Instant Messaging
description: Bloomberg Instant Messaging (IB) is a secure, compliant messaging platform embedded in the Bloomberg Terminal
  and accessible via Bloomberg Anywhere. It enables real-time communication between financial professionals globally, with
  message archiving, compliance monitoring, and integration capabilities. Bloomberg also provides B-Chat for broader enterprise
  messaging connectivity.
type: Index
deliveryModel:
  model: saas
  open_source: false
  commercial: true
  callable_host: false
  label: Hosted service · you call their endpoint
  confidence: medium
  source:
  - pricing
  generated: '2026-08-28'
  method: derived
accessModel:
  pricing: freemium
  onboarding: unknown
  trial: false
  try_now: false
  public: false
  label: Freemium
  confidence: medium
  source:
  - plans
  generated: '2026-07-22'
  method: derived
image: https://kinlane-images.s3.amazonaws.com/shared/apis-json/icons/bloomberg-instant-messaging.png
url: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/api-evangelist/bloomberg-instant-messaging/refs/heads/main/apis.yml
created: '2024-01-01'
modified: '2026-08-27'
specificationVersion: '0.23'
tags:
- Messaging
- Instant Messaging
- Compliance
- Financial Communication
- Bloomberg IB
- Bloomberg
apis:
- aid: bloomberg-instant-messaging:bloomberg-ib-api
  name: Bloomberg IB Messaging API
  description: Programmatic access to Bloomberg's secure IB messaging network for sending and receiving messages within the
    Bloomberg Terminal ecosystem. Supports integration with trading and compliance systems for automated messaging workflows.
  humanURL: https://www.bloomberg.com/professional/product/bloomberg-messaging/
  baseURL: blpapi://localhost:8194
  tags:
  - IB Messaging
  - Secure Messaging
  - Terminal Messaging
  - Compliance
  properties:
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://www.bloomberg.com/professional/product/bloomberg-messaging/
- aid: bloomberg-instant-messaging:bloomberg-bchat
  name: Bloomberg B-Chat
  description: Bloomberg's enterprise communication platform extending the Bloomberg messaging network to broader enterprise
    connectivity, enabling compliant communication with financial counterparties outside the Bloomberg Terminal.
  humanURL: https://www.bloomberg.com/professional/product/bloomberg-messaging/
  baseURL: https://messaging.bloomberg.com
  tags:
  - B-Chat
  - Enterprise Messaging
  - Counterparty Communication
  properties:
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://www.bloomberg.com/professional/product/bloomberg-messaging/
common:
- type: ParentCompany
  url: https://apis.io/providers/bloomberg/
  name: Bloomberg
  x-relationship: product
  x-generated-by: bloomberg-family:2026-08-27
- type: DomainSecurity
  url: security/bloomberg-instant-messaging-domain-security.yml
- type: Portal
  url: https://www.bloomberg.com/professional/
- type: Documentation
  url: https://developer.bloomberg.com/
- type: TermsOfService
  url: https://www.bloomberg.com/notices/tos/
- type: PrivacyPolicy
  url: https://www.bloomberg.com/privacy/
- type: Support
  url: https://www.bloomberg.com/professional/support/
- type: Features
  data:
  - name: Secure Messaging
    description: End-to-end secure messaging between financial professionals on the Bloomberg network.
  - name: Message Archiving
    description: Automatic message archiving for compliance and regulatory requirements.
  - name: Compliance Controls
    description: Supervision tools for monitoring and reviewing communications.
  - name: Group Chats
    description: Multi-participant group chats and chat rooms for financial discussions.
  - name: File Sharing
    description: Secure file and document sharing within the messaging platform.
  - name: Bloomberg Anywhere Access
    description: Access Bloomberg messaging from mobile and remote devices via Bloomberg Anywhere.
- type: UseCases
  data:
  - name: Trade Negotiation
    description: Negotiate trades and discuss pricing in real time with counterparties.
  - name: Research Distribution
    description: Share research reports and market insights with clients and colleagues.
  - name: Compliance Surveillance
    description: Archive and monitor communications for regulatory compliance.
  - name: Client Communication
    description: Maintain compliant communication records with institutional clients.
maintainers:
- FN: Kin Lane
  email: kinlane@gmail.com
x-parent: bloomberg
x-relationship: product