SWIFT/BIC code BOFAIE3XGDS
BOFAIE3XGDS belongs to Bank of America Merrill Lynch International Limited in Dublin, Ireland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFAIE3XGDS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFAIE3X |
| Branch code | GDS |
| Bank | Bank of America Merrill Lynch International Limited |
| Branch | Global Derrivative Settlements |
| City | Dublin |
| Country | Ireland |
The way the Bank of America Merrill Lynch International Limited 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.
- IE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 3X Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- GDS 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 uses SWIFT code BOFAIE3XGDS?
BOFAIE3XGDS is the SWIFT/BIC code of Global Derrivative Settlements, a unit of Bank of America Merrill Lynch International Limited in Dublin, Ireland. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Does Bank of America Merrill Lynch International Limited have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 6 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of America Merrill Lynch International Limited in Ireland, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I use BOFAIE3XGDS with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BOFAIE3XGDS against the details from Bank of America Merrill Lynch International Limited before you confirm.
Can I use BOFAIE3X instead of BOFAIE3XGDS?
BOFAIE3X points to the main office of Bank of America Merrill Lynch International Limited, while BOFAIE3XGDS is Global Derrivative Settlements. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BOFAIE3XGDS if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of America Merrill Lynch International Limited?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
What do the letters in BOFAIE3XGDS stand for?
BOFA is the bank code of Bank of America Merrill Lynch International Limited, IE is the ISO code of Ireland, 3X is the location code and GDS is the code of the department Global Derrivative Settlements.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.