SWIFT/BIC code MEYNNL21XXX
MEYNNL21XXX belongs to Merrill Lynch B.V. in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MEYNNL21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MEYNNL21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Merrill Lynch B.V. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Amsterdam |
| Country | Netherlands |
The way the Merrill Lynch B.V. SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- MEYN Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- NL Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 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
Which institution is behind SWIFT code MEYNNL21XXX?
The code MEYNNL21XXX belongs to the head office of Merrill Lynch B.V. in Amsterdam, Netherlands. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Merrill Lynch B.V..
What does each part of MEYNNL21XXX stand for?
MEYN is the institution code of Merrill Lynch B.V., NL stands for Netherlands, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
Do I need MEYNNL21XXX to send euros to Netherlands?
Netherlands belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need MEYNNL21XXX.
How long does a transfer to Merrill Lynch B.V. take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Is MEYNNL21 and MEYNNL21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. MEYNNL21 is the 8-character version of MEYNNL21XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Merrill Lynch B.V. in Amsterdam.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Merrill Lynch B.V.?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.