SWIFT/BIC code BLCIIE21XXX
BLCIIE21XXX belongs to Ballina Credit Union Limited in Ballina, Ireland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BLCIIE21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BLCIIE21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Ballina Credit Union Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Ballina |
| Country | Ireland |
The way the Ballina Credit Union Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BLCI 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/BIC code BLCIIE21XXX?
The code BLCIIE21XXX belongs to the head office of Ballina Credit Union Limited in Ballina, Ireland. Use it when you send money to an account at Ballina Credit Union Limited.
Do I need BLCIIE21XXX for a euro transfer to Ireland?
Ireland belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need BLCIIE21XXX.
How long does it take to send money to Ballina Credit Union Limited in Ireland?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Are BLCIIE21 and BLCIIE21XXX the same code?
Yes. BLCIIE21 is the 8-character version of BLCIIE21XXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version routes your payment to Ballina Credit Union Limited in Ballina.
What do the letters in BLCIIE21XXX stand for?
BLCI is the bank code of Ballina Credit Union Limited, IE stands for Ireland, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
Does Ballina Credit Union Limited have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – BLCIIE21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Ballina Credit Union Limited in Ireland, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.