SWIFT/BIC code MLICUS33JPN
MLICUS33JPN belongs to Metropolitan Life Insurance Co in New York,ny, United States.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MLICUS33JPN |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MLICUS33 |
| Branch code | JPN |
| Bank | Metropolitan Life Insurance Co |
| Branch | Metlife Japan |
| City | New York,ny |
| Country | United States |
The way the Metropolitan Life Insurance Co SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- MLIC Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- US Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 33 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- JPN 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 MLICUS33JPN?
The code MLICUS33JPN belongs to Metlife Japan, a branch or department of Metropolitan Life Insurance Co in New York,ny, United States. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Metropolitan Life Insurance Co in United States?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in US Dollar with transfer services before you send.
What do I need to send money to an account at Metropolitan Life Insurance Co?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code MLICUS33JPN, the account number or IBAN 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 MLICUS33JPN mean?
MLIC is the institution code of Metropolitan Life Insurance Co, US is the ISO code of United States, 33 is the code for the city or region and JPN is the code of the branch Metlife Japan.
How long does it take to send money to Metropolitan Life Insurance Co in United States?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Can I use MLICUS33 instead of MLICUS33JPN?
MLICUS33 points to the main office of Metropolitan Life Insurance Co, while MLICUS33JPN points to Metlife Japan. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention MLICUS33JPN.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.