SWIFT/BIC code POCOIE21XXX
POCOIE21XXX belongs to People First Credit Union LTD (Portlaoise) in Portlaoise, Ireland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | POCOIE21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | POCOIE21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | People First Credit Union LTD (Portlaoise) |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Portlaoise |
| Country | Ireland |
How the People First Credit Union LTD (Portlaoise) SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- POCO 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 BIC POCOIE21XXX?
POCOIE21XXX identifies the head office of People First Credit Union LTD (Portlaoise) in Portlaoise, Ireland. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at People First Credit Union LTD (Portlaoise).
What does each part of POCOIE21XXX mean?
POCO is the bank code of People First Credit Union LTD (Portlaoise), IE is the ISO code of Ireland, 21 is the location code and XXX means the head office.
Do I need POCOIE21XXX to send euros to Ireland?
Ireland belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need POCOIE21XXX.
How long does it take to send money to People First Credit Union LTD (Portlaoise) in Ireland?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Are POCOIE21 and POCOIE21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. POCOIE21 is the short version of POCOIE21XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version routes your payment to People First Credit Union LTD (Portlaoise) in Portlaoise.
What happens if I use POCOIE21XXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check POCOIE21XXX with the recipient before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.