SWIFT/BIC code OLCUIE21XXX
OLCUIE21XXX belongs to Oldcastle Credit Union Limited in Oldcastle, Ireland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | OLCUIE21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | OLCUIE21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Oldcastle Credit Union Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Oldcastle |
| Country | Ireland |
How the Oldcastle Credit Union Limited SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- OLCU 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 uses SWIFT code OLCUIE21XXX?
The code OLCUIE21XXX belongs to the headquarters of Oldcastle Credit Union Limited in Oldcastle, Ireland. Use it when you send money to an account at Oldcastle Credit Union Limited.
What is the best way to send money to Oldcastle Credit Union Limited in Ireland?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
Does Oldcastle Credit Union Limited have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – OLCUIE21XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Oldcastle Credit Union Limited in Ireland, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What do the letters in OLCUIE21XXX stand for?
OLCU is the bank code of Oldcastle Credit Union Limited, IE is the ISO code of Ireland, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
Are OLCUIE21 and OLCUIE21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. OLCUIE21 is the 8-character version of OLCUIE21XXX. XXX simply means head office, so both will reach Oldcastle Credit Union Limited in Oldcastle.
Do I need OLCUIE21XXX for a euro transfer to Ireland?
Ireland is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need OLCUIE21XXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.