SWIFT/BIC code ATROIE21XXX
ATROIE21XXX belongs to Athlone Credit Union Limited in Athlone, Ireland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ATROIE21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ATROIE21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Athlone Credit Union Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Athlone |
| Country | Ireland |
How the Athlone Credit Union Limited SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ATRO 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
What bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code ATROIE21XXX?
ATROIE21XXX identifies the head office of Athlone Credit Union Limited in Athlone, Ireland. Use it when a payment to Athlone Credit Union Limited does not need a specific branch.
What do the letters in ATROIE21XXX mean?
ATRO is the institution code of Athlone Credit Union Limited, IE stands for Ireland, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
How long does a transfer to Athlone Credit Union Limited take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Does Athlone Credit Union Limited have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, ATROIE21XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Athlone Credit Union Limited in Ireland, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Do I need ATROIE21XXX for a euro transfer to Ireland?
Ireland belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need ATROIE21XXX.
Are ATROIE21 and ATROIE21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. ATROIE21 is the 8-character version of ATROIE21XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Athlone Credit Union Limited in Athlone.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.