SWIFT/BIC code MELNUS3PCLS
MELNUS3PCLS belongs to The Bank of New York Mellon in Pittsburgh,pa, United States.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MELNUS3PCLS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MELNUS3P |
| Branch code | CLS |
| Bank | The Bank of New York Mellon |
| Branch | Cls Control Branch |
| City | Pittsburgh,pa |
| Country | United States |
How 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.
- US Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 3P Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- CLS 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 MELNUS3PCLS?
MELNUS3PCLS identifies Cls Control Branch, a unit of The Bank of New York Mellon in Pittsburgh,pa, United States. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at The Bank of New York Mellon?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code MELNUS3PCLS, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. United States is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
How long does it take to send money to The Bank of New York Mellon in United States?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What is the best way to send money to The Bank of New York Mellon in United States?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in US Dollar with specialist providers before you send.
What does each part of MELNUS3PCLS 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 CLS is the code of the department Cls Control Branch.
Can I use MELNUS3P instead of MELNUS3PCLS?
MELNUS3P is the main office of The Bank of New York Mellon, while MELNUS3PCLS is Cls Control Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use MELNUS3PCLS if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.