SWIFT Code MEFAGB21 — MELLON FUND ADMINISTRATION LTD, BRENTWOOD

About SWIFT Code MEFAGB21 — MELLON FUND ADMINISTRATION LTD, BRENTWOOD

SWIFT code MEFAGB21 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for MELLON FUND ADMINISTRATION LTD in BRENTWOOD, United Kingdom. Standardised under ISO 9362 and maintained by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), this code is used exclusively for cross-border wire transfers and is recognised by financial institutions in over 200 countries.

This code must be provided to the sender when receiving money from abroad, and is required by MELLON FUND ADMINISTRATION LTD for all outward international remittances from BRENTWOOD. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code MEFAGB21

The code MEFAGB21 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code MEFAGB21

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your MELLON FUND ADMINISTRATION LTD account in BRENTWOOD, share SWIFT code MEFAGB21 with the sender along with your full account number, your name as on the account, and the branch address.

NRI Remittances

Non-Resident Indians sending money to NRO/NRE accounts at MELLON FUND ADMINISTRATION LTD, BRENTWOOD must provide SWIFT code MEFAGB21. Major remittance platforms — including Wise, Remitly, Western Union, and MoneyGram — use this code to route transfers accurately.

Trade Finance and Foreign Payments

Importers and exporters using MELLON FUND ADMINISTRATION LTD in BRENTWOOD rely on SWIFT code MEFAGB21 for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for MELLON FUND ADMINISTRATION LTD →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for MELLON FUND ADMINISTRATION LTD →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for MELLON FUND ADMINISTRATION LTD →

How SWIFT Code MEFAGB21 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code MEFAGB21 and account number to their bank.
2. Validation: The sending bank validates the BIC against the SWIFT registry.
3. Routing: An MT103 SWIFT message is transmitted through the network to MELLON FUND ADMINISTRATION LTD.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: MELLON FUND ADMINISTRATION LTD receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code MEFAGB21

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter MEFAGB21 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for BRENTWOOD only.
• Truncating to 8 characters — When 11 characters are required, always use the full code.
• Using SWIFT for domestic transfers — Use the IFSC code for any transfer within United Kingdom.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm MEFAGB21 directly with MELLON FUND ADMINISTRATION LTD's BRENTWOOD branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.