SWIFT/BIC code IRVTUS3NGSC
IRVTUS3NGSC belongs to The Bank of New York Mellon in New York,ny, United States.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | IRVTUS3NGSC |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | IRVTUS3N |
| Branch code | GSC |
| Bank | The Bank of New York Mellon |
| Branch | Government Securities Clearance Services |
| City | New York,ny |
| Country | United States |
How 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.
- US Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 3N Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- GSC 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 SWIFT/BIC code IRVTUS3NGSC?
IRVTUS3NGSC identifies Government Securities Clearance Services, a unit of The Bank of New York Mellon in New York,ny, United States. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in IRVTUS3NGSC mean?
IRVT is the bank code of The Bank of New York Mellon, US is the ISO code of United States, 3N is the location code and GSC identifies the branch Government Securities Clearance Services.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at The Bank of New York Mellon?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code IRVTUS3NGSC, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. United States uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
How long does it take to send money to The Bank of New York Mellon?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What is the best way to send money to The Bank of New York Mellon?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in US Dollar with specialist providers before you send.
Can I use IRVTUS3N instead of IRVTUS3NGSC?
IRVTUS3N is the main office of The Bank of New York Mellon, while IRVTUS3NGSC is Government Securities Clearance Services. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention IRVTUS3NGSC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.