SWIFT/BIC code IRVTBEBBB05
IRVTBEBBB05 belongs to The Bank of New York Mellon SA/NV in Brussels, Belgium.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | IRVTBEBBB05 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | IRVTBEBB |
| Branch code | B05 |
| Bank | The Bank of New York Mellon SA/NV |
| Branch | — |
| City | Brussels |
| Country | Belgium |
The way the The Bank of New York Mellon SA/NV SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- IRVT Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- BE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- BB Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- B05 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 uses BIC IRVTBEBBB05?
IRVTBEBBB05 is the SWIFT/BIC code of The Bank of New York Mellon SA/NV, a unit of The Bank of New York Mellon SA/NV in Brussels, Belgium. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter IRVTBEBBB05 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check IRVTBEBBB05 with the recipient before you confirm.
What does each part of IRVTBEBBB05 stand for?
IRVT is the bank code of The Bank of New York Mellon SA/NV, BE stands for Belgium, BB is the location code and B05 is the code of the branch The Bank of New York Mellon SA/NV.
Do I need IRVTBEBBB05 for a euro transfer to Belgium?
Belgium belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need IRVTBEBBB05.
How long does it take to send money to The Bank of New York Mellon SA/NV?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use IRVTBEBB instead of IRVTBEBBB05?
IRVTBEBB points to the head office of The Bank of New York Mellon SA/NV, while IRVTBEBBB05 is The Bank of New York Mellon SA/NV. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use IRVTBEBBB05 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.