SWIFT/BIC code MELNUS3PAAB
MELNUS3PAAB belongs to The Bank of New York Mellon in Pittsburgh,pa, United States.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MELNUS3PAAB |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MELNUS3P |
| Branch code | AAB |
| Bank | The Bank of New York Mellon |
| Branch | Global Business Solutions Department |
| City | Pittsburgh,pa |
| Country | United States |
The way 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.
- US Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 3P Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- AAB 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 MELNUS3PAAB?
The code MELNUS3PAAB belongs to Global Business Solutions Department, part of The Bank of New York Mellon in Pittsburgh,pa, United States. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to The Bank of New York Mellon?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in US Dollar with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use MELNUS3P instead of MELNUS3PAAB?
MELNUS3P points to the main office of The Bank of New York Mellon, while MELNUS3PAAB points to Global Business Solutions Department. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention MELNUS3PAAB.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at The Bank of New York Mellon?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code MELNUS3PAAB, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. United States is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What do the letters in MELNUS3PAAB mean?
MELN is the bank code of The Bank of New York Mellon, US is the ISO code of United States, 3P is the code for the city or region and AAB identifies the department Global Business Solutions Department.
How long does a transfer to The Bank of New York Mellon take in United States?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.