SWIFT/BIC code AARUGB21XXX
AARUGB21XXX belongs to 1st Alliance (Ayrshire) Credit Union Limited in Kilwinning, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AARUGB21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AARUGB21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | 1st Alliance (Ayrshire) Credit Union Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Kilwinning |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the 1st Alliance (Ayrshire) Credit Union Limited SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- AARU Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- GB Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code AARUGB21XXX?
The code AARUGB21XXX belongs to the headquarters of 1st Alliance (Ayrshire) Credit Union Limited in Kilwinning, United Kingdom. It is the code to use when a payment to 1st Alliance (Ayrshire) Credit Union Limited does not need a specific branch.
How long does a transfer to 1st Alliance (Ayrshire) Credit Union Limited take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need AARUGB21XXX for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need AARUGB21XXX.
Are AARUGB21 and AARUGB21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. AARUGB21 is the 8-character version of AARUGB21XXX. XXX simply means head office, so both routes your payment to 1st Alliance (Ayrshire) Credit Union Limited in Kilwinning.
What do the letters in AARUGB21XXX mean?
AARU is the bank code of 1st Alliance (Ayrshire) Credit Union Limited, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
Does 1st Alliance (Ayrshire) Credit Union Limited have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – AARUGB21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for 1st Alliance (Ayrshire) Credit Union Limited in United Kingdom, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.