SWIFT/BIC code BERUIE21XXX
BERUIE21XXX belongs to St. Bernard's Credit Union Limited in Bansha, Ireland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BERUIE21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BERUIE21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | St. Bernard's Credit Union Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Bansha |
| Country | Ireland |
How the St. Bernard's Credit Union Limited SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BERU 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 code BERUIE21XXX?
The code BERUIE21XXX belongs to the main office of St. Bernard's Credit Union Limited in Bansha, Ireland. Use it when you send money to an account at St. Bernard's Credit Union Limited.
Is BERUIE21 and BERUIE21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. BERUIE21 is the 8-character version of BERUIE21XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both will reach St. Bernard's Credit Union Limited in Bansha.
What do the letters in BERUIE21XXX stand for?
BERU is the institution code of St. Bernard's Credit Union Limited, IE is the ISO code of Ireland, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
Do I need BERUIE21XXX for a euro transfer to Ireland?
Ireland belongs to 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 BERUIE21XXX.
How long does it take to send money to St. Bernard's Credit Union Limited in Ireland?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What happens if I use BERUIE21XXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BERUIE21XXX with the recipient before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.