SWIFT/BIC code BRCUIE21XXX

BRCUIE21XXX belongs to Ballon and Rathoe Credit Union Limited in Ballon, Ireland.

BRCUIE21XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBRCUIE21XXX
8-character codeBRCUIE21
Branch codeXXX
BankBallon and Rathoe Credit Union Limited
BranchHead office
CityBallon
CountryIreland

How the Ballon and Rathoe Credit Union Limited SWIFT/BIC is structured

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

BRCU 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 BRCUIE21XXX?

BRCUIE21XXX identifies the main office of Ballon and Rathoe Credit Union Limited in Ballon, Ireland. It is the code to use when a payment to Ballon and Rathoe Credit Union Limited does not need a specific branch.

Does Ballon and Rathoe Credit Union Limited have only one SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes, BRCUIE21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Ballon and Rathoe Credit Union Limited in Ireland, so there is no branch code to choose.

Do I need BRCUIE21XXX for a euro transfer to Ireland?

Ireland is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need BRCUIE21XXX.

How long does a transfer to Ballon and Rathoe Credit Union Limited take in Ireland?

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

Is BRCUIE21 and BRCUIE21XXX the same SWIFT code?

Yes. BRCUIE21 is the 8-character version of BRCUIE21XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version will reach Ballon and Rathoe Credit Union Limited in Ballon.

What does each part of BRCUIE21XXX stand for?

BRCU is the institution code of Ballon and Rathoe Credit Union Limited, IE is the ISO code of Ireland, 21 is the location code and XXX marks the head office.

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