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Based on the most helpful WSO content, the minimum A-Level equivalent requirement for entering Investment Banking (IBD) at Bank of America (BofA) in London is ABB/AAB. This means you need to achieve at least these grades or their equivalents to meet the entry criteria.

Sources: Brief Introduction to Banking Recruiting at the MBA Level, https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/investment-banking/ibd-investment-banking-division?customgpt=1, Q&A: HK IBD, The Qualifications of an EB, The Qualifications of an EB

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