SWIFT/BIC code BGECIE21XXX
BGECIE21XXX belongs to Bord Gais Employees' Credit Union Limited in Dublin, Ireland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BGECIE21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BGECIE21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bord Gais Employees' Credit Union Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Dublin |
| Country | Ireland |
The way the Bord Gais Employees' Credit Union Limited SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BGEC 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code BGECIE21XXX?
BGECIE21XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Bord Gais Employees' Credit Union Limited in Dublin, Ireland. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Bord Gais Employees' Credit Union Limited.
What happens if I enter BGECIE21XXX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BGECIE21XXX against the details from Bord Gais Employees' Credit Union Limited before you confirm.
Do I need BGECIE21XXX 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. For other currencies you still need BGECIE21XXX.
How long does it take to send money to Bord Gais Employees' Credit Union Limited?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Is BGECIE21 and BGECIE21XXX the same code?
Yes. BGECIE21 is the 8-character version of BGECIE21XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Bord Gais Employees' Credit Union Limited in Dublin.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bord Gais Employees' Credit Union Limited?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.