SWIFT/BIC code BNYMDEF1XXX
BNYMDEF1XXX belongs to Bank of New York Mellon SA/NV in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BNYMDEF1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BNYMDEF1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bank of New York Mellon SA/NV |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Frankfurt Am Main |
| Country | Germany |
How the Bank of New York Mellon SA/NV SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BNYM Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- DE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- F1 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
Which institution uses BIC BNYMDEF1XXX?
BNYMDEF1XXX identifies the main office of Bank of New York Mellon SA/NV in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. It is the code to use when a payment to Bank of New York Mellon SA/NV does not need a specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of New York Mellon SA/NV?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.
What do the letters in BNYMDEF1XXX mean?
BNYM is the bank code of Bank of New York Mellon SA/NV, DE stands for Germany, F1 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
Does Bank of New York Mellon SA/NV have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of New York Mellon SA/NV in Germany. You can see them all on the bank page.
Are BNYMDEF1 and BNYMDEF1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. BNYMDEF1 is the short version of BNYMDEF1XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both will reach Bank of New York Mellon SA/NV in Frankfurt Am Main.
Do I need BNYMDEF1XXX to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need BNYMDEF1XXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.