MELNGB2CIFA — THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON
MELNGB2CIFA is the SWIFT/BIC code for THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON in LONDON, United Kingdom — an 11-character branch code under ISO 9362.
MELNGB2CIFA is the SWIFT/BIC code for THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON in LONDON, United Kingdom. It is an 11-character branch identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
Head-office code: MELNGB2C
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON |
| Country | United Kingdom (GB) |
| Location Code | 2C |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 11-character branch code (BIC11) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code MELNGB2CIFA belong to?
The SWIFT code MELNGB2CIFA identifies THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON in LONDON, United Kingdom. This branch code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code MELNGB2CIFA mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of MELNGB2CIFA are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (MELN) represent the bank code for THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON; characters 5-6 (GB) indicate the country code for United Kingdom; characters 7-8 (2C) specify the location code; and the final characters (IFA) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code MELNGB2CIFA active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) MELNGB2CIFA is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters '2C' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code MELNGB2C instead of MELNGB2CIFA?
Yes. The 8-character code MELNGB2C represents the primary headquarters of THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON. The 11-character code MELNGB2CIFA targets the specific branch directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to MELNGB2C (or MELNGB2CXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to MELNGB2CIFA?
The physical address registered for MELNGB2CIFA is: MELLON FINANCIAL CENTRE, 160 QUEEN VICTORIA STREET, EC4V 4LA, LONDON, United Kingdom. Verify this address matches your recipient's branch details before initiating a transaction.
What routing networks operate with the MELNGB2CIFA code in United Kingdom?
The SWIFT code MELNGB2CIFA is used for international inbound wire transfers in the United Kingdom. Domestic GBP clearings route via BACS, CHAPS and Faster Payments rather than SWIFT.
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).