SWIFT/BIC code MEKCUS3W002
MEKCUS3W002 belongs to Merck and Co., Inc. in Whitehouse Station,nj, United States.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MEKCUS3W002 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MEKCUS3W |
| Branch code | 002 |
| Bank | Merck and Co., Inc. |
| Branch | — |
| City | Whitehouse Station,nj |
| Country | United States |
How the Merck and Co., Inc. SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 002 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 BIC MEKCUS3W002?
MEKCUS3W002 identifies Merck and Co., Inc., part of Merck and Co., Inc. in Whitehouse Station,nj, United States. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do I need to send money to an account at Merck and Co., Inc.?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code MEKCUS3W002, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. United States is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Does Merck and Co., Inc. have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 3 SWIFT/BIC codes for Merck and Co., Inc. in United States. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do the letters in MEKCUS3W002 mean?
MEKC is the bank code of Merck and Co., Inc., US stands for United States, 3W is the code for the city or region and 002 is the code of the department Merck and Co., Inc..
How long does it take to send money to Merck and Co., Inc. in United States?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Can I use MEKCUS3W instead of MEKCUS3W002?
MEKCUS3W points to the head office of Merck and Co., Inc., while MEKCUS3W002 points to Merck and Co., Inc.. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use MEKCUS3W002 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.