SWIFT/BIC code MELBDEF1XXX
MELBDEF1XXX belongs to Merrill Lynch International Bank Limited Zweigniederlassung Frankfurt Am Main in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MELBDEF1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MELBDEF1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Merrill Lynch International Bank Limited Zweigniederlassung Frankfurt Am Main |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Frankfurt Am Main |
| Country | Germany |
How the Merrill Lynch International Bank Limited Zweigniederlassung Frankfurt Am Main SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- MELB Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- DE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- F1 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX 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 institution uses BIC MELBDEF1XXX?
The code MELBDEF1XXX belongs to the headquarters of Merrill Lynch International Bank Limited Zweigniederlassung Frankfurt Am Main in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. It is the code to use when a payment to Merrill Lynch International Bank Limited Zweigniederlassung Frankfurt Am Main does not need a specific branch.
What happens if I enter MELBDEF1XXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check MELBDEF1XXX against the details from Merrill Lynch International Bank Limited Zweigniederlassung Frankfurt Am Main before you confirm.
Does Merrill Lynch International Bank Limited Zweigniederlassung Frankfurt Am Main have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – MELBDEF1XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Merrill Lynch International Bank Limited Zweigniederlassung Frankfurt Am Main in Germany, so there is no branch code to choose.
How long does it take to send money to Merrill Lynch International Bank Limited Zweigniederlassung Frankfurt Am Main?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need MELBDEF1XXX to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need MELBDEF1XXX.
Are MELBDEF1 and MELBDEF1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. MELBDEF1 is the short version of MELBDEF1XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both will reach Merrill Lynch International Bank Limited Zweigniederlassung Frankfurt Am Main in Frankfurt Am Main.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.