SWIFT/BIC code CHRFIE21XXX

CHRFIE21XXX belongs to Christows LTD (Branch Office) in Dublin, Ireland.

CHRFIE21XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCHRFIE21XXX
8-character codeCHRFIE21
Branch codeXXX
BankChristows LTD (Branch Office)
BranchHead office
CityDublin
CountryIreland

How the Christows LTD (Branch Office) SWIFT/BIC works

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

CHRF 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 institution is behind SWIFT/BIC code CHRFIE21XXX?

CHRFIE21XXX identifies the headquarters of Christows LTD (Branch Office) in Dublin, Ireland. Use it when a payment to Christows LTD (Branch Office) does not need a specific branch.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Christows LTD (Branch Office) in Ireland?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send.

What do the letters in CHRFIE21XXX mean?

CHRF is the bank code of Christows LTD (Branch Office), IE is the ISO code of Ireland, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.

Is CHRFIE21 and CHRFIE21XXX the same code?

Yes, they are. CHRFIE21 is the 8-character version of CHRFIE21XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version routes your payment to Christows LTD (Branch Office) in Dublin.

How long does a transfer to Christows LTD (Branch Office) take?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need CHRFIE21XXX for a euro transfer to Ireland?

Ireland belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need CHRFIE21XXX.

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