SWIFT/BIC code ULSBGB2BXXX
ULSBGB2BXXX belongs to Ulster Bank Limited in Belfast, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ULSBGB2BXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ULSBGB2B |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Ulster Bank Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Belfast |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Ulster Bank Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ULSB Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- GB Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 2B 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 institution is behind SWIFT/BIC code ULSBGB2BXXX?
ULSBGB2BXXX identifies the head office of Ulster Bank Limited in Belfast, United Kingdom. Use it when a payment to Ulster Bank Limited does not need a specific branch.
What happens if I enter ULSBGB2BXXX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check ULSBGB2BXXX against the details from Ulster Bank Limited before you confirm.
Is ULSBGB2B and ULSBGB2BXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. ULSBGB2B is the short version of ULSBGB2BXXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version routes your payment to Ulster Bank Limited in Belfast.
Does Ulster Bank Limited use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, ULSBGB2BXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Ulster Bank Limited in United Kingdom, so there is no branch code to choose.
How long does a transfer to Ulster Bank Limited take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need ULSBGB2BXXX for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need ULSBGB2BXXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.