SWIFT/BIC code ABRUIE21XXX
ABRUIE21XXX belongs to Abbeyfeale Credit Union Limited in Abbeyfeale, Ireland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ABRUIE21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ABRUIE21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Abbeyfeale Credit Union Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Abbeyfeale |
| Country | Ireland |
How the Abbeyfeale Credit Union Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ABRU 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 bank uses BIC ABRUIE21XXX?
ABRUIE21XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Abbeyfeale Credit Union Limited in Abbeyfeale, Ireland. Use it when you send money to an account at Abbeyfeale Credit Union Limited.
What is the best way to send money to Abbeyfeale Credit Union Limited?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Are ABRUIE21 and ABRUIE21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. ABRUIE21 is the short version of ABRUIE21XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Abbeyfeale Credit Union Limited in Abbeyfeale.
Do I need ABRUIE21XXX to send euros to Ireland?
Ireland is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need ABRUIE21XXX.
How long does it take to send money to Abbeyfeale Credit Union Limited in Ireland?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What do the letters in ABRUIE21XXX mean?
ABRU is the bank code of Abbeyfeale Credit Union Limited, IE is the ISO code of Ireland, 21 is the location code and XXX means the head office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.