SWIFT/BIC code MELNGB2CXXX
MELNGB2CXXX belongs to The Bank of New York Mellon in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MELNGB2CXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MELNGB2C |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | The Bank of New York Mellon |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 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
What bank uses SWIFT/BIC code MELNGB2CXXX?
MELNGB2CXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of The Bank of New York Mellon in London, United Kingdom. It is the code to use when a payment to The Bank of New York Mellon does not need a specific branch.
What does each part of MELNGB2CXXX mean?
MELN is the bank code of The Bank of New York Mellon, GB stands for United Kingdom, 2C is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
Is MELNGB2C and MELNGB2CXXX the same code?
Yes. MELNGB2C is the short version of MELNGB2CXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version will reach The Bank of New York Mellon in London.
What is the best way to send money to The Bank of New York Mellon?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Do I need MELNGB2CXXX for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of 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 do need MELNGB2CXXX.
How long does a transfer to The Bank of New York Mellon take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.