SWIFT/BIC code BOFIGB2BXXX

BOFIGB2BXXX belongs to Bank of Ireland (UK) PLC in London, United Kingdom.

BOFIGB2BXXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBOFIGB2BXXX
8-character codeBOFIGB2B
Branch codeXXX
BankBank of Ireland (UK) PLC
BranchHead office
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the Bank of Ireland (UK) PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up

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).
2B 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 code BOFIGB2BXXX?

BOFIGB2BXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Bank of Ireland (UK) PLC in London, United Kingdom. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Bank of Ireland (UK) PLC.

What is the best way to send money to Bank of Ireland (UK) PLC?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

How long does it take to send money to Bank of Ireland (UK) PLC in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need BOFIGB2BXXX to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need BOFIGB2BXXX.

Are BOFIGB2B and BOFIGB2BXXX the same SWIFT code?

Yes. BOFIGB2B is the 8-character version of BOFIGB2BXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Bank of Ireland (UK) PLC in London.

What does each part of BOFIGB2BXXX stand for?

BOFI is the bank code of Bank of Ireland (UK) PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 2B is the location code and XXX means the main office.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.