SWIFT/BIC code MELNGB2CKED
MELNGB2CKED belongs to The Bank of New York Mellon in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MELNGB2CKED |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MELNGB2C |
| Branch code | KED |
| Bank | The Bank of New York Mellon |
| Branch | Imo Services - Ked |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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:
- MELN Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- GB Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 2C Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- KED 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 bank is behind BIC MELNGB2CKED?
MELNGB2CKED identifies Imo Services - Ked, part of The Bank of New York Mellon in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has The Bank of New York Mellon got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 39 SWIFT/BIC codes for The Bank of New York Mellon in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use MELNGB2C instead of MELNGB2CKED?
MELNGB2C points to the main office of The Bank of New York Mellon, while MELNGB2CKED is Imo Services - Ked. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use MELNGB2CKED if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of MELNGB2CKED stand for?
MELN is the bank code of The Bank of New York Mellon, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 2C is the code for the city or region and KED is the code of the department Imo Services - Ked.
What happens if I use MELNGB2CKED incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check MELNGB2CKED with the recipient before you confirm.
What is the best way to send money to The Bank of New York Mellon?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.