SWIFT/BIC code BOFABE3XRES
BOFABE3XRES belongs to Bank of America Merrill Lynch International Limited, Brussels Branch in Brussels, Belgium.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFABE3XRES |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFABE3X |
| Branch code | RES |
| Bank | Bank of America Merrill Lynch International Limited, Brussels Branch |
| Branch | Reserve Account Only |
| City | Brussels |
| Country | Belgium |
How the Bank of America Merrill Lynch International Limited, Brussels Branch SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BOFA Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- BE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 3X Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- RES 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 branch is behind SWIFT/BIC code BOFABE3XRES?
BOFABE3XRES is the SWIFT/BIC code of Reserve Account Only, part of Bank of America Merrill Lynch International Limited, Brussels Branch in Brussels, Belgium. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Has Bank of America Merrill Lynch International Limited, Brussels Branch got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of America Merrill Lynch International Limited, Brussels Branch in Belgium. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of America Merrill Lynch International Limited, Brussels Branch.
What do the letters in BOFABE3XRES mean?
BOFA is the institution code of Bank of America Merrill Lynch International Limited, Brussels Branch, BE stands for Belgium, 3X is the location code and RES identifies the department Reserve Account Only.
Can I use BOFABE3X instead of BOFABE3XRES?
BOFABE3X points to the main office of Bank of America Merrill Lynch International Limited, Brussels Branch, while BOFABE3XRES is Reserve Account Only. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BOFABE3XRES if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need BOFABE3XRES for a euro transfer to Belgium?
Belgium belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need BOFABE3XRES.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of America Merrill Lynch International Limited, Brussels Branch?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.