SWIFT/BIC code MELNGB2CSFI
MELNGB2CSFI belongs to The Bank of New York Mellon in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MELNGB2CSFI |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MELNGB2C |
| Branch code | SFI |
| Bank | The Bank of New York Mellon |
| Branch | Middle Office Client Service Delivery - Sfi |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the The Bank of New York Mellon SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- SFI 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 SWIFT code MELNGB2CSFI?
MELNGB2CSFI identifies Middle Office Client Service Delivery - Sfi, part of The Bank of New York Mellon in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of MELNGB2CSFI stand for?
MELN is the institution code of The Bank of New York Mellon, GB stands for United Kingdom, 2C is the code for the city or region and SFI is the code of the department Middle Office Client Service Delivery - Sfi.
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. All of them are listed on the page of The Bank of New York Mellon.
Do I need MELNGB2CSFI to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need MELNGB2CSFI.
How long does it take to send money to The Bank of New York Mellon?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use MELNGB2C instead of MELNGB2CSFI?
MELNGB2C points to the head office of The Bank of New York Mellon, while MELNGB2CSFI points to Middle Office Client Service Delivery - Sfi. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention MELNGB2CSFI.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.