SWIFT Code MLCSUS33MCS — MERRILL LYNCH CAPITAL SERVICES INC., HOUSTON,TX

About SWIFT Code MLCSUS33MCS — MERRILL LYNCH CAPITAL SERVICES INC., HOUSTON,TX

SWIFT code MLCSUS33MCS is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for MERRILL LYNCH CAPITAL SERVICES INC. in HOUSTON,TX, United States. 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 MERRILL LYNCH CAPITAL SERVICES INC. for all outward international remittances from HOUSTON,TX. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code MLCSUS33MCS

The code MLCSUS33MCS follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code MLCSUS33MCS

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your MERRILL LYNCH CAPITAL SERVICES INC. account in HOUSTON,TX, share SWIFT code MLCSUS33MCS 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 MERRILL LYNCH CAPITAL SERVICES INC., HOUSTON,TX must provide SWIFT code MLCSUS33MCS. 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 MERRILL LYNCH CAPITAL SERVICES INC. in HOUSTON,TX rely on SWIFT code MLCSUS33MCS 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 MERRILL LYNCH CAPITAL SERVICES INC. →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for MERRILL LYNCH CAPITAL SERVICES INC. →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for MERRILL LYNCH CAPITAL SERVICES INC. →

How SWIFT Code MLCSUS33MCS Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code MLCSUS33MCS 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 MERRILL LYNCH CAPITAL SERVICES INC..
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: MERRILL LYNCH CAPITAL SERVICES INC. receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code MLCSUS33MCS

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter MLCSUS33MCS uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for HOUSTON,TX 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 States.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm MLCSUS33MCS directly with MERRILL LYNCH CAPITAL SERVICES INC.'s HOUSTON,TX branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.