SWIFT/BIC code IRVTGB2XCPT
IRVTGB2XCPT belongs to The Bank of New York Mellon in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | IRVTGB2XCPT |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | IRVTGB2X |
| Branch code | CPT |
| Bank | The Bank of New York Mellon |
| Branch | Corporate Trust |
| 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.
- CPT 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 is behind SWIFT code IRVTGB2XCPT?
The code IRVTGB2XCPT belongs to Corporate Trust, a branch or department of The Bank of New York Mellon in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to The Bank of New York Mellon take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need IRVTGB2XCPT to send euros 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. If you send another currency you still need IRVTGB2XCPT.
What happens if I enter IRVTGB2XCPT incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check IRVTGB2XCPT against the details from The Bank of New York Mellon before you confirm.
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, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of The Bank of New York Mellon.
Can I use IRVTGB2X instead of IRVTGB2XCPT?
IRVTGB2X points to the main office of The Bank of New York Mellon, while IRVTGB2XCPT is Corporate Trust. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use IRVTGB2XCPT 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.