SWIFT/BIC code MELNGB2CNPA
MELNGB2CNPA belongs to The Bank of New York Mellon in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MELNGB2CNPA |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MELNGB2C |
| Branch code | NPA |
| Bank | The Bank of New York Mellon |
| Branch | Ims Middle Office Trade Confirmations |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the The Bank of New York Mellon SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- NPA 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code MELNGB2CNPA?
MELNGB2CNPA identifies Ims Middle Office Trade Confirmations, a branch or department of The Bank of New York Mellon in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use MELNGB2C instead of MELNGB2CNPA?
MELNGB2C points to the head office of The Bank of New York Mellon, while MELNGB2CNPA is Ims Middle Office Trade Confirmations. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention MELNGB2CNPA.
What does each part of MELNGB2CNPA mean?
MELN is the bank code of The Bank of New York Mellon, GB stands for United Kingdom, 2C is the location code and NPA identifies the branch Ims Middle Office Trade Confirmations.
What happens if I enter MELNGB2CNPA incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check MELNGB2CNPA with the recipient before you confirm.
How long does it take to send money to The Bank of New York Mellon in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need MELNGB2CNPA to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need MELNGB2CNPA.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.