SWIFT/BIC code CIENIE21XXX

CIENIE21XXX belongs to Carrickmacross Credit Union Limited in Carrickmacross, Ireland.

CIENIE21XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCIENIE21XXX
8-character codeCIENIE21
Branch codeXXX
BankCarrickmacross Credit Union Limited
BranchHead office
CityCarrickmacross
CountryIreland

The way the Carrickmacross Credit Union Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up

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

CIEN 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 CIENIE21XXX?

The code CIENIE21XXX belongs to the headquarters of Carrickmacross Credit Union Limited in Carrickmacross, Ireland. It is the code to use when a payment to Carrickmacross Credit Union Limited does not need a specific branch.

What do the letters in CIENIE21XXX mean?

CIEN is the bank code of Carrickmacross Credit Union Limited, IE stands for Ireland, 21 is the location code and XXX means the main office.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Carrickmacross Credit Union Limited in Ireland?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

How long does it take to send money to Carrickmacross Credit Union Limited?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need CIENIE21XXX for a euro transfer to Ireland?

Ireland is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need CIENIE21XXX.

Are CIENIE21 and CIENIE21XXX the same SWIFT code?

Yes. CIENIE21 is the 8-character version of CIENIE21XXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version routes your payment to Carrickmacross Credit Union Limited in Carrickmacross.

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