SWIFT/BIC code MEKCUS3W001
MEKCUS3W001 belongs to Merck and Co., Inc. in Whitehouse Station,nj, United States.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MEKCUS3W001 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MEKCUS3W |
| Branch code | 001 |
| Bank | Merck and Co., Inc. |
| Branch | — |
| City | Whitehouse Station,nj |
| Country | United States |
The way the Merck and Co., Inc. SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- MEKC Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- US Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 3W Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 001 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 is behind SWIFT code MEKCUS3W001?
MEKCUS3W001 identifies Merck and Co., Inc., a branch or department of Merck and Co., Inc. in Whitehouse Station,nj, United States. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of MEKCUS3W001 stand for?
MEKC is the bank code of Merck and Co., Inc., US is the ISO code of United States, 3W is the code for the city or region and 001 identifies the department Merck and Co., Inc..
Has Merck and Co., Inc. got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 3 SWIFT/BIC codes for Merck and Co., Inc. in United States. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I use MEKCUS3W001 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check MEKCUS3W001 against the details from Merck and Co., Inc. before you confirm.
Can I use MEKCUS3W instead of MEKCUS3W001?
MEKCUS3W points to the main office of Merck and Co., Inc., while MEKCUS3W001 points to Merck and Co., Inc.. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use MEKCUS3W001 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Merck and Co., Inc. take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.