SWIFT/BIC code PGCUIE21XXX

PGCUIE21XXX belongs to St. Paul's Garda Credit Union Limited in Cork, Ireland.

PGCUIE21XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePGCUIE21XXX
8-character codePGCUIE21
Branch codeXXX
BankSt. Paul's Garda Credit Union Limited
BranchHead office
CityCork
CountryIreland

How the St. Paul's Garda Credit Union Limited SWIFT/BIC is structured

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

PGCU 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 code PGCUIE21XXX?

PGCUIE21XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of St. Paul's Garda Credit Union Limited in Cork, Ireland. It is the code to use when a payment to St. Paul's Garda Credit Union Limited does not need a specific branch.

Is PGCUIE21 and PGCUIE21XXX the same code?

Yes, they are. PGCUIE21 is the 8-character version of PGCUIE21XXX. XXX simply means head office, so both will reach St. Paul's Garda Credit Union Limited in Cork.

What is the cheapest way to send money to St. Paul's Garda Credit Union Limited in Ireland?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

How long does a transfer to St. Paul's Garda Credit Union Limited take in Ireland?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need PGCUIE21XXX to send euros 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. For other currencies you do need PGCUIE21XXX.

What happens if I enter PGCUIE21XXX with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check PGCUIE21XXX with the recipient before sending.

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