SWIFT/BIC code MLGSUS31XXX

MLGSUS31XXX belongs to Merrill Lynch Government Securities Inc. in Jersey City,nj, United States.

MLGSUS31XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMLGSUS31XXX
8-character codeMLGSUS31
Branch codeXXX
BankMerrill Lynch Government Securities Inc.
BranchHead office
CityJersey City,nj
CountryUnited States

How the Merrill Lynch Government Securities Inc. SWIFT/BIC works

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

MLGS Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
US Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
31 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 MLGSUS31XXX?

The code MLGSUS31XXX belongs to the main office of Merrill Lynch Government Securities Inc. in Jersey City,nj, United States. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Merrill Lynch Government Securities Inc..

What is the best way to send money to Merrill Lynch Government Securities Inc. in United States?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in US Dollar with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

How long does a transfer to Merrill Lynch Government Securities Inc. take?

A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.

Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Merrill Lynch Government Securities Inc.?

You need the SWIFT/BIC code MLGSUS31XXX, 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 does each part of MLGSUS31XXX mean?

MLGS is the bank code of Merrill Lynch Government Securities Inc., US stands for United States, 31 is the location code and XXX marks the main office.

Is MLGSUS31 and MLGSUS31XXX the same code?

Yes, they are. MLGSUS31 is the short version of MLGSUS31XXX. XXX simply means head office, so both will reach Merrill Lynch Government Securities Inc. in Jersey City,nj.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.