SWIFT/BIC code BOFIGB22XXX
BOFIGB22XXX belongs to Bank of Ireland (Trade Finance Belfast) in Belfast, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFIGB22XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFIGB22 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bank of Ireland (Trade Finance Belfast) |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Belfast |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Bank of Ireland (Trade Finance Belfast) SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BOFI Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- GB Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 22 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 is behind BIC BOFIGB22XXX?
BOFIGB22XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Bank of Ireland (Trade Finance Belfast) in Belfast, United Kingdom. Use it when a payment to Bank of Ireland (Trade Finance Belfast) does not need a specific branch.
What do the letters in BOFIGB22XXX stand for?
BOFI is the institution code of Bank of Ireland (Trade Finance Belfast), GB stands for United Kingdom, 22 is the location code and XXX means the head office.
What happens if I use BOFIGB22XXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BOFIGB22XXX against the details from Bank of Ireland (Trade Finance Belfast) before sending.
Does Bank of Ireland (Trade Finance Belfast) have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – BOFIGB22XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Bank of Ireland (Trade Finance Belfast) in United Kingdom, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of Ireland (Trade Finance Belfast) in United Kingdom?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Are BOFIGB22 and BOFIGB22XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. BOFIGB22 is the 8-character version of BOFIGB22XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both routes your payment to Bank of Ireland (Trade Finance Belfast) in Belfast.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.