MEKCUS3W002 — MERCK AND CO., INC.
MEKCUS3W002 is the SWIFT/BIC code for MERCK AND CO., INC. in WHITEHOUSE STATION, NJ, United States — an 11-character branch code under ISO 9362.
MEKCUS3W002 is the SWIFT/BIC code for MERCK AND CO., INC. in WHITEHOUSE STATION, NJ, United States. It is an 11-character branch identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
Head-office code: MEKCUS3W
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | MERCK AND CO., INC. |
| Country | United States (US) |
| Location Code | 3W |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 11-character branch code (BIC11) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code MEKCUS3W002 belong to?
The SWIFT code MEKCUS3W002 identifies MERCK AND CO., INC. in WHITEHOUSE STATION, NJ, United States. This branch code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code MEKCUS3W002 mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of MEKCUS3W002 are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (MEKC) represent the bank code for MERCK AND CO., INC.; characters 5-6 (US) indicate the country code for United States; characters 7-8 (3W) specify the location code; and the final characters (002) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code MEKCUS3W002 active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) MEKCUS3W002 is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters '3W' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code MEKCUS3W instead of MEKCUS3W002?
Yes. The 8-character code MEKCUS3W represents the primary headquarters of MERCK AND CO., INC.. The 11-character code MEKCUS3W002 targets the specific branch directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to MEKCUS3W (or MEKCUS3WXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to MEKCUS3W002?
The physical address registered for MEKCUS3W002 is: 08889, WHITEHOUSE STATION, NJ, United States. Verify this address matches your recipient's branch details before initiating a transaction.
What routing networks operate with the MEKCUS3W002 code in United States?
The SWIFT code MEKCUS3W002 is used for international inbound wire transfers in the United States. US domestic transfers use 9-digit ABA routing numbers for ACH and Fedwire.
Sources & References
- 🌐 ISO 9362: The official standard defining the Business Identifier Code (BIC) format guidelines.
- 🏢 SWIFT Registration Authority: The organization designated by ISO to register and publish BICs (swift.com).