SWIFT/BIC code IRVTUS3NLCI

IRVTUS3NLCI belongs to The Bank of New York Mellon in New York,ny, United States.

IRVTUS3NLCI

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeIRVTUS3NLCI
8-character codeIRVTUS3N
Branch codeLCI
BankThe Bank of New York Mellon
BranchImport L/C Department
CityNew York,ny
CountryUnited States

The way the The Bank of New York Mellon SWIFT/BIC works

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.
LCI 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code IRVTUS3NLCI?

IRVTUS3NLCI is the SWIFT/BIC code of Import L/C Department, a unit of The Bank of New York Mellon in New York,ny, United States. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What does each part of IRVTUS3NLCI stand for?

IRVT is the bank code of The Bank of New York Mellon, US is the ISO code of United States, 3N is the code for the city or region and LCI is the code of the department Import L/C Department.

What happens if I enter IRVTUS3NLCI incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check IRVTUS3NLCI against the details from The Bank of New York Mellon before sending.

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

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in US Dollar with specialist providers before you send.

Can I use IRVTUS3N instead of IRVTUS3NLCI?

IRVTUS3N points to the main office of The Bank of New York Mellon, while IRVTUS3NLCI points to Import L/C Department. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use IRVTUS3NLCI if the recipient asks for it.

What do I need for a transfer to an account at The Bank of New York Mellon?

You need the SWIFT/BIC code IRVTUS3NLCI, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. United States is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.

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