SWIFT/BIC code BERIIE21XXX
BERIIE21XXX belongs to Berehaven Credit Union Limited in Castletownbere, Ireland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BERIIE21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BERIIE21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Berehaven Credit Union Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Castletownbere |
| Country | Ireland |
How the Berehaven Credit Union Limited SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BERI 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 BIC BERIIE21XXX?
BERIIE21XXX identifies the headquarters of Berehaven Credit Union Limited in Castletownbere, Ireland. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Berehaven Credit Union Limited.
What does each part of BERIIE21XXX stand for?
BERI is the institution code of Berehaven Credit Union Limited, IE is the ISO code of Ireland, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
Is BERIIE21 and BERIIE21XXX the same code?
Yes. BERIIE21 is the 8-character version of BERIIE21XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both will reach Berehaven Credit Union Limited in Castletownbere.
Do I need BERIIE21XXX for a euro transfer to Ireland?
Ireland is part of 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 BERIIE21XXX.
Does Berehaven Credit Union Limited use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – BERIIE21XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Berehaven Credit Union Limited in Ireland, so there is no branch code to choose.
How long does it take to send money to Berehaven Credit Union Limited in Ireland?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.