SWIFT/BIC code MELNUS3PGSS
MELNUS3PGSS belongs to The Bank of New York Mellon in Pittsburgh,pa, United States.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MELNUS3PGSS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MELNUS3P |
| Branch code | GSS |
| Bank | The Bank of New York Mellon |
| Branch | Global Securities Services |
| City | Pittsburgh,pa |
| Country | United States |
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.
- US Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 3P Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- GSS 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 branch is behind BIC MELNUS3PGSS?
MELNUS3PGSS is the SWIFT/BIC code of Global Securities Services, 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.
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 US Dollar with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in MELNUS3PGSS mean?
MELN is the institution code of The Bank of New York Mellon, US stands for United States, 3P is the code for the city or region and GSS is the code of the branch Global Securities Services.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at The Bank of New York Mellon?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code MELNUS3PGSS, 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.
Can I use MELNUS3P instead of MELNUS3PGSS?
MELNUS3P is the main office of The Bank of New York Mellon, while MELNUS3PGSS points to Global Securities Services. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention MELNUS3PGSS.
What happens if I enter MELNUS3PGSS with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check MELNUS3PGSS with the recipient before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.