SWIFT/BIC code IRVTBEBBGSS
IRVTBEBBGSS belongs to The Bank of New York Mellon SA/NV in Brussels, Belgium.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | IRVTBEBBGSS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | IRVTBEBB |
| Branch code | GSS |
| Bank | The Bank of New York Mellon SA/NV |
| Branch | Global Securities Services Dept. |
| City | Brussels |
| Country | Belgium |
How the The Bank of New York Mellon SA/NV SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- GSS 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 SWIFT code IRVTBEBBGSS?
The code IRVTBEBBGSS belongs to Global Securities Services Dept., part of The Bank of New York Mellon SA/NV in Brussels, Belgium. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to The Bank of New York Mellon SA/NV take in Belgium?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need IRVTBEBBGSS to send euros to Belgium?
Belgium is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need IRVTBEBBGSS.
Can I use IRVTBEBB instead of IRVTBEBBGSS?
IRVTBEBB is the head office of The Bank of New York Mellon SA/NV, while IRVTBEBBGSS points to Global Securities Services Dept.. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use IRVTBEBBGSS if the recipient asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to The Bank of New York Mellon SA/NV?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I use IRVTBEBBGSS incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check IRVTBEBBGSS with the recipient before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.