SWIFT/BIC code MTGSUS6SXXX

MTGSUS6SXXX belongs to Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner and Smith Incorporated in San Francisco,ca, United States.

MTGSUS6SXXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMTGSUS6SXXX
8-character codeMTGSUS6S
Branch codeXXX
BankMerrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner and Smith Incorporated
BranchHead office
CitySan Francisco,ca
CountryUnited States

How the Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner and Smith Incorporated SWIFT/BIC is built up

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

MTGS Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
US Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
6S 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

What bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code MTGSUS6SXXX?

The code MTGSUS6SXXX belongs to the head office of Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner and Smith Incorporated in San Francisco,ca, United States. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner and Smith Incorporated.

How long does a transfer to Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner and Smith Incorporated take in United States?

An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.

Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner and Smith Incorporated?

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code MTGSUS6SXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. United States is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.

What do the letters in MTGSUS6SXXX mean?

MTGS is the bank code of Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner and Smith Incorporated, US stands for United States, 6S is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.

What happens if I enter MTGSUS6SXXX incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check MTGSUS6SXXX against the details from Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner and Smith Incorporated before sending.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner and Smith Incorporated?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in US Dollar with transfer services before you send.

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