SWIFT/BIC code PPLCIE21XXX

PPLCIE21XXX belongs to St. Patrick's Parish (Limerick) Credit Union Limited in Limerick, Ireland.

PPLCIE21XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePPLCIE21XXX
8-character codePPLCIE21
Branch codeXXX
BankSt. Patrick's Parish (Limerick) Credit Union Limited
BranchHead office
CityLimerick
CountryIreland

The way the St. Patrick's Parish (Limerick) Credit Union Limited SWIFT/BIC works

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

PPLC 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 PPLCIE21XXX?

PPLCIE21XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of St. Patrick's Parish (Limerick) Credit Union Limited in Limerick, Ireland. It is the code to use when a payment to St. Patrick's Parish (Limerick) Credit Union Limited does not need a specific branch.

What is the cheapest way to send money to St. Patrick's Parish (Limerick) Credit Union Limited?

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.

Does St. Patrick's Parish (Limerick) Credit Union Limited have a single SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes, PPLCIE21XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for St. Patrick's Parish (Limerick) Credit Union Limited in Ireland, so you do not need to pick a branch code.

What does each part of PPLCIE21XXX stand for?

PPLC is the institution code of St. Patrick's Parish (Limerick) 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 PPLCIE21 and PPLCIE21XXX the same code?

Yes. PPLCIE21 is the short version of PPLCIE21XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to St. Patrick's Parish (Limerick) Credit Union Limited in Limerick.

Do I need PPLCIE21XXX for a euro transfer to Ireland?

Ireland is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need PPLCIE21XXX.

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