SWIFT/BIC code BOFAIE3XIFS
BOFAIE3XIFS belongs to Bank of America Merrill Lynch International Limited in Dublin, Ireland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFAIE3XIFS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFAIE3X |
| Branch code | IFS |
| Bank | Bank of America Merrill Lynch International Limited |
| Branch | International Financial Service Centre |
| 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.
- IFS 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 bank is behind BIC BOFAIE3XIFS?
The code BOFAIE3XIFS belongs to International Financial Service Centre, 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.
What do the letters in BOFAIE3XIFS stand for?
BOFA is the institution code of Bank of America Merrill Lynch International Limited, IE stands for Ireland, 3X is the code for the city or region and IFS is the code of the branch International Financial Service Centre.
What happens if I use BOFAIE3XIFS with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BOFAIE3XIFS against the details from Bank of America Merrill Lynch International Limited before sending.
What is the best 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. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use BOFAIE3X instead of BOFAIE3XIFS?
BOFAIE3X points to the head office of Bank of America Merrill Lynch International Limited, while BOFAIE3XIFS points to International Financial Service Centre. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFAIE3XIFS.
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. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of America Merrill Lynch International Limited.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.