SWIFT/BIC code BHCUIE21XXX
BHCUIE21XXX belongs to B.h.k. Credit Union Limited in Dundalk, Ireland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BHCUIE21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BHCUIE21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | B.h.k. Credit Union Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Dundalk |
| Country | Ireland |
The way the B.h.k. Credit Union Limited SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BHCU 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code BHCUIE21XXX?
BHCUIE21XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of B.h.k. Credit Union Limited in Dundalk, Ireland. Use it when a payment to B.h.k. Credit Union Limited does not need a specific branch.
Is BHCUIE21 and BHCUIE21XXX the same code?
Yes. BHCUIE21 is the short version of BHCUIE21XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both will reach B.h.k. Credit Union Limited in Dundalk.
How long does a transfer to B.h.k. Credit Union Limited take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need BHCUIE21XXX 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. If you send another currency you still need BHCUIE21XXX.
What does each part of BHCUIE21XXX mean?
BHCU is the institution code of B.h.k. 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.
What is the cheapest way to send money to B.h.k. Credit Union Limited?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.