SWIFT/BIC code IRVTGB2XIPA

IRVTGB2XIPA belongs to The Bank of New York Mellon in London, United Kingdom.

IRVTGB2XIPA

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeIRVTGB2XIPA
8-character codeIRVTGB2X
Branch codeIPA
BankThe Bank of New York Mellon
BranchIssuing and Paying Agency
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the The Bank of New York Mellon SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
IPA 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 IRVTGB2XIPA?

The code IRVTGB2XIPA belongs to Issuing and Paying Agency, a unit of The Bank of New York Mellon in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What does each part of IRVTGB2XIPA stand for?

IRVT is the bank code of The Bank of New York Mellon, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 2X is the location code and IPA is the code of the branch Issuing and Paying Agency.

What happens if I use IRVTGB2XIPA with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check IRVTGB2XIPA against the details from The Bank of New York Mellon before sending.

Can I use IRVTGB2X instead of IRVTGB2XIPA?

IRVTGB2X is the main office of The Bank of New York Mellon, while IRVTGB2XIPA points to Issuing and Paying Agency. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use IRVTGB2XIPA if the recipient asks for it.

What is the cheapest way to send money to The Bank of New York Mellon?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

Does The Bank of New York Mellon have other 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.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.