SWIFT/BIC code BURUIE21XXX
BURUIE21XXX belongs to Buncrana Credit Union Limited in Buncrana, Ireland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BURUIE21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BURUIE21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Buncrana Credit Union Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Buncrana |
| Country | Ireland |
How the Buncrana Credit Union Limited SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BURU 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 bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code BURUIE21XXX?
BURUIE21XXX identifies the head office of Buncrana Credit Union Limited in Buncrana, Ireland. Use it when a payment to Buncrana Credit Union Limited does not need a specific branch.
Does Buncrana Credit Union Limited have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – BURUIE21XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Buncrana Credit Union Limited in Ireland, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What do the letters in BURUIE21XXX mean?
BURU is the institution code of Buncrana Credit Union Limited, IE is the ISO code of Ireland, 21 is the location code and XXX means the main office.
What happens if I enter BURUIE21XXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BURUIE21XXX against the details from Buncrana Credit Union Limited before sending.
Do I need BURUIE21XXX to send euros to Ireland?
Ireland belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need BURUIE21XXX.
How long does a transfer to Buncrana Credit Union Limited take in Ireland?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.