SWIFT/BIC code ABRNIE21XXX
ABRNIE21XXX belongs to People First Credit Union LTD (Abbeyleix) in Portlaoise, Ireland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ABRNIE21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ABRNIE21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | People First Credit Union LTD (Abbeyleix) |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Portlaoise |
| Country | Ireland |
How the People First Credit Union LTD (Abbeyleix) SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ABRN Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- IE 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
Which institution uses SWIFT/BIC code ABRNIE21XXX?
The code ABRNIE21XXX belongs to the headquarters of People First Credit Union LTD (Abbeyleix) in Portlaoise, Ireland. Use it when you send money to an account at People First Credit Union LTD (Abbeyleix).
Does People First Credit Union LTD (Abbeyleix) use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – ABRNIE21XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for People First Credit Union LTD (Abbeyleix) in Ireland, so there is no branch code to choose.
What happens if I use ABRNIE21XXX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check ABRNIE21XXX with the recipient before sending.
What do the letters in ABRNIE21XXX stand for?
ABRN is the institution code of People First Credit Union LTD (Abbeyleix), IE stands for Ireland, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
Are ABRNIE21 and ABRNIE21XXX the same code?
Yes. ABRNIE21 is the 8-character version of ABRNIE21XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version will reach People First Credit Union LTD (Abbeyleix) in Portlaoise.
Do I need ABRNIE21XXX for a euro transfer to Ireland?
Ireland belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need ABRNIE21XXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.