SWIFT/BIC code IRVTBEBBTG2
IRVTBEBBTG2 belongs to The Bank of New York Mellon SA/NV in Brussels, Belgium.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | IRVTBEBBTG2 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | IRVTBEBB |
| Branch code | TG2 |
| Bank | The Bank of New York Mellon SA/NV |
| Branch | Reserve Bank Management |
| 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.
- TG2 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 IRVTBEBBTG2?
IRVTBEBBTG2 identifies Reserve Bank Management, a unit of The Bank of New York Mellon SA/NV in Brussels, Belgium. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use IRVTBEBBTG2 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check IRVTBEBBTG2 with the recipient before sending.
What is the best way to send money to The Bank of New York Mellon SA/NV?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use IRVTBEBB instead of IRVTBEBBTG2?
IRVTBEBB points to the head office of The Bank of New York Mellon SA/NV, while IRVTBEBBTG2 is Reserve Bank Management. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention IRVTBEBBTG2.
What do the letters in IRVTBEBBTG2 mean?
IRVT is the institution code of The Bank of New York Mellon SA/NV, BE is the ISO code of Belgium, BB is the location code and TG2 identifies the branch Reserve Bank Management.
How long does it take to send money to The Bank of New York Mellon SA/NV?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.