SWIFT/BIC code IRVTGB2XXXX

IRVTGB2XXXX belongs to The Bank of New York Mellon in London, United Kingdom.

IRVTGB2XXXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeIRVTGB2XXXX
8-character codeIRVTGB2X
Branch codeXXX
BankThe Bank of New York Mellon
BranchHead office
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
XXX 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 uses BIC IRVTGB2XXXX?

IRVTGB2XXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of The Bank of New York Mellon in London, United Kingdom. Use it when a payment to The Bank of New York Mellon does not need a specific branch.

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. You can see them all on the bank page.

How long does a transfer to The Bank of New York Mellon take?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What happens if I use IRVTGB2XXXX incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check IRVTGB2XXXX against the details from The Bank of New York Mellon before you confirm.

Do I need IRVTGB2XXXX to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need IRVTGB2XXXX.

Are IRVTGB2X and IRVTGB2XXXX the same SWIFT code?

Yes. IRVTGB2X is the short version of IRVTGB2XXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version will reach The Bank of New York Mellon in London.

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