SWIFT/BIC code IRVTGB2XAMS
IRVTGB2XAMS belongs to The Bank of New York Mellon in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | IRVTGB2XAMS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | IRVTGB2X |
| Branch code | AMS |
| Bank | The Bank of New York Mellon |
| Branch | Asset Management Services Department |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the The Bank of New York Mellon SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- IRVT Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- GB Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 2X Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- AMS 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code IRVTGB2XAMS?
The code IRVTGB2XAMS belongs to Asset Management Services Department, a unit of The Bank of New York Mellon in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of IRVTGB2XAMS mean?
IRVT is the institution code of The Bank of New York Mellon, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 2X is the location code and AMS identifies the branch Asset Management Services Department.
Do I need IRVTGB2XAMS for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need IRVTGB2XAMS.
How long does it take to send money to The Bank of New York Mellon?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Does The Bank of New York Mellon have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 39 SWIFT/BIC codes for The Bank of New York Mellon in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of The Bank of New York Mellon.
Can I use IRVTGB2X instead of IRVTGB2XAMS?
IRVTGB2X is the head office of The Bank of New York Mellon, while IRVTGB2XAMS is Asset Management Services Department. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use IRVTGB2XAMS 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.