SWIFT/BIC code IRVTGB2XGLF
IRVTGB2XGLF belongs to The Bank of New York Mellon in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | IRVTGB2XGLF |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | IRVTGB2X |
| Branch code | GLF |
| Bank | The Bank of New York Mellon |
| Branch | Global Afra |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the The Bank of New York Mellon 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.
- GB Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 2X Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- GLF 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 uses SWIFT code IRVTGB2XGLF?
IRVTGB2XGLF is the SWIFT/BIC code of Global Afra, a branch or department 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 IRVTGB2XGLF stand for?
IRVT is the institution code of The Bank of New York Mellon, GB stands for United Kingdom, 2X is the location code and GLF is the code of the branch Global Afra.
Can I use IRVTGB2X instead of IRVTGB2XGLF?
IRVTGB2X points to the head office of The Bank of New York Mellon, while IRVTGB2XGLF points to Global Afra. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use IRVTGB2XGLF if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to The Bank of New York Mellon take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need IRVTGB2XGLF for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need IRVTGB2XGLF.
Does The Bank of New York Mellon have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.