SWIFT/BIC code IRVTUS3NLCR
IRVTUS3NLCR belongs to The Bank of New York Mellon in New York,ny, United States.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | IRVTUS3NLCR |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | IRVTUS3N |
| Branch code | LCR |
| Bank | The Bank of New York Mellon |
| Branch | Documentary Letters of Credit |
| City | New York,ny |
| Country | United 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.
- LCR 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 BIC IRVTUS3NLCR?
The code IRVTUS3NLCR belongs to Documentary Letters of Credit, 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.
Can I use IRVTUS3N instead of IRVTUS3NLCR?
IRVTUS3N points to the head office of The Bank of New York Mellon, while IRVTUS3NLCR points to Documentary Letters of Credit. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention IRVTUS3NLCR.
What happens if I enter IRVTUS3NLCR with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check IRVTUS3NLCR against the details from The Bank of New York Mellon before you confirm.
Does The Bank of New York Mellon have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 45 SWIFT/BIC codes for The Bank of New York Mellon in United States, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
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 what you receive in US Dollar with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in IRVTUS3NLCR mean?
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 LCR is the code of the branch Documentary Letters of Credit.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.