SWIFT/BIC code MELNGB2XFEX
MELNGB2XFEX belongs to The Bank of New York Mellon in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MELNGB2XFEX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MELNGB2X |
| Branch code | FEX |
| Bank | The Bank of New York Mellon |
| Branch | London |
| 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).
- 2X Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- FEX 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 is behind SWIFT code MELNGB2XFEX?
The code MELNGB2XFEX belongs to London, a branch or department of The Bank of New York Mellon in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter MELNGB2XFEX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check MELNGB2XFEX against the details from The Bank of New York Mellon before you confirm.
What do the letters in MELNGB2XFEX mean?
MELN is the institution code of The Bank of New York Mellon, GB stands for United Kingdom, 2X is the code for the city or region and FEX is the code of the branch London.
Can I use MELNGB2X instead of MELNGB2XFEX?
MELNGB2X is the head office of The Bank of New York Mellon, while MELNGB2XFEX points to London. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention MELNGB2XFEX.
How long does it take to send money to The Bank of New York Mellon in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need MELNGB2XFEX to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need MELNGB2XFEX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.