SWIFT/BIC code IRVTHKHXXXX
IRVTHKHXXXX belongs to The Bank of New York Mellon, Hong Kong Branch in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | IRVTHKHXXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | IRVTHKHX |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | The Bank of New York Mellon, Hong Kong Branch |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
The way the The Bank of New York Mellon, Hong Kong Branch 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.
- HK Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- HX 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
What bank uses SWIFT code IRVTHKHXXXX?
IRVTHKHXXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of The Bank of New York Mellon, Hong Kong Branch in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. It is the code to use when a payment to The Bank of New York Mellon, Hong Kong Branch does not need a specific branch.
What do I need to send money to an account at The Bank of New York Mellon, Hong Kong Branch?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code IRVTHKHXXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Hong Kong SAR China uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What does each part of IRVTHKHXXXX mean?
IRVT is the institution code of The Bank of New York Mellon, Hong Kong Branch, HK is the ISO code of Hong Kong SAR China, HX is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
What happens if I use IRVTHKHXXXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check IRVTHKHXXXX against the details from The Bank of New York Mellon, Hong Kong Branch before you confirm.
How long does a transfer to The Bank of New York Mellon, Hong Kong Branch take in Hong Kong SAR China?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Does The Bank of New York Mellon, Hong Kong Branch have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, IRVTHKHXXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for The Bank of New York Mellon, Hong Kong Branch in Hong Kong SAR China, so there is no branch code to choose.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.