SWIFT/BIC code BIRIIE21XXX
BIRIIE21XXX belongs to Bishopstown Credit Union Limited in Cork, Ireland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BIRIIE21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BIRIIE21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bishopstown Credit Union Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Cork |
| Country | Ireland |
How the Bishopstown Credit Union Limited SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BIRI 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 BIC BIRIIE21XXX?
BIRIIE21XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Bishopstown Credit Union Limited in Cork, Ireland. Use it when you send money to an account at Bishopstown Credit Union Limited.
Does Bishopstown Credit Union Limited have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – BIRIIE21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Bishopstown Credit Union Limited in Ireland, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What does each part of BIRIIE21XXX mean?
BIRI is the institution code of Bishopstown 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.
What is the best way to send money to Bishopstown Credit Union Limited?
Banks often add 1–3% 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.
Is BIRIIE21 and BIRIIE21XXX the same code?
Yes. BIRIIE21 is the short version of BIRIIE21XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version will reach Bishopstown Credit Union Limited in Cork.
How long does a transfer to Bishopstown Credit Union Limited take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.