SWIFT/BIC code IRVTGB2XBDS
IRVTGB2XBDS belongs to The Bank of New York Mellon in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | IRVTGB2XBDS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | IRVTGB2X |
| Branch code | BDS |
| Bank | The Bank of New York Mellon |
| Branch | Broker Dealer Services |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- BDS 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
What bank is behind SWIFT code IRVTGB2XBDS?
The code IRVTGB2XBDS belongs to Broker Dealer Services, part of The Bank of New York Mellon in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to The Bank of New York Mellon take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What does each part of IRVTGB2XBDS stand for?
IRVT is the institution code of The Bank of New York Mellon, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 2X is the code for the city or region and BDS is the code of the branch Broker Dealer Services.
Do I need IRVTGB2XBDS to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need IRVTGB2XBDS.
Has The Bank of New York Mellon got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 39 SWIFT/BIC codes for The Bank of New York Mellon in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of The Bank of New York Mellon.
What happens if I use IRVTGB2XBDS incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check IRVTGB2XBDS against the details from The Bank of New York Mellon before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.