SWIFT/BIC code BIGTGB2XXXX
BIGTGB2XXXX belongs to Bank of Ireland (UK Treasury) in Bristol, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BIGTGB2XXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BIGTGB2X |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bank of Ireland (UK Treasury) |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Bristol |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Bank of Ireland (UK Treasury) SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BIGT Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- GB Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 2X 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 bank uses BIC BIGTGB2XXXX?
BIGTGB2XXXX identifies the main office of Bank of Ireland (UK Treasury) in Bristol, United Kingdom. Use it when you send money to an account at Bank of Ireland (UK Treasury).
Does Bank of Ireland (UK Treasury) use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – BIGTGB2XXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Bank of Ireland (UK Treasury) in United Kingdom, so there is no branch code to choose.
What does each part of BIGTGB2XXXX stand for?
BIGT is the bank code of Bank of Ireland (UK Treasury), GB stands for United Kingdom, 2X is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
Are BIGTGB2X and BIGTGB2XXXX the same code?
Yes. BIGTGB2X is the short version of BIGTGB2XXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version will reach Bank of Ireland (UK Treasury) in Bristol.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Ireland (UK Treasury) in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need BIGTGB2XXXX to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of 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 do need BIGTGB2XXXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.