SWIFT/BIC code PTBKIE21XXX
PTBKIE21XXX belongs to Postbank Ireland Limited in Dublin, Ireland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PTBKIE21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PTBKIE21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Postbank Ireland Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Dublin |
| Country | Ireland |
The way the Postbank Ireland Limited SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- PTBK 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 PTBKIE21XXX?
PTBKIE21XXX identifies the headquarters of Postbank Ireland Limited in Dublin, Ireland. It is the code to use when a payment to Postbank Ireland Limited does not need a specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Postbank Ireland Limited in Ireland?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Does Postbank Ireland Limited use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – PTBKIE21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Postbank Ireland Limited in Ireland, so there is no branch code to choose.
What do the letters in PTBKIE21XXX mean?
PTBK is the institution code of Postbank Ireland Limited, IE is the ISO code of Ireland, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
Are PTBKIE21 and PTBKIE21XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. PTBKIE21 is the 8-character version of PTBKIE21XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both will reach Postbank Ireland Limited in Dublin.
Do I need PTBKIE21XXX to send euros to Ireland?
Ireland is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need PTBKIE21XXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.