SWIFT Code BIRNIE21 — BIRR CREDIT UNION LIMITED, BIRR

About SWIFT Code BIRNIE21 — BIRR CREDIT UNION LIMITED, BIRR

SWIFT code BIRNIE21 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for BIRR CREDIT UNION LIMITED in BIRR, Ireland. Standardised under ISO 9362 and maintained by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), this code is used exclusively for cross-border wire transfers and is recognised by financial institutions in over 200 countries.

This code must be provided to the sender when receiving money from abroad, and is required by BIRR CREDIT UNION LIMITED for all outward international remittances from BIRR. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code BIRNIE21

The code BIRNIE21 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code BIRNIE21

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your BIRR CREDIT UNION LIMITED account in BIRR, share SWIFT code BIRNIE21 with the sender along with your full account number, your name as on the account, and the branch address.

NRI Remittances

Non-Resident Indians sending money to NRO/NRE accounts at BIRR CREDIT UNION LIMITED, BIRR must provide SWIFT code BIRNIE21. Major remittance platforms — including Wise, Remitly, Western Union, and MoneyGram — use this code to route transfers accurately.

Trade Finance and Foreign Payments

Importers and exporters using BIRR CREDIT UNION LIMITED in BIRR rely on SWIFT code BIRNIE21 for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for BIRR CREDIT UNION LIMITED →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for BIRR CREDIT UNION LIMITED →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for BIRR CREDIT UNION LIMITED →

How SWIFT Code BIRNIE21 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code BIRNIE21 and account number to their bank.
2. Validation: The sending bank validates the BIC against the SWIFT registry.
3. Routing: An MT103 SWIFT message is transmitted through the network to BIRR CREDIT UNION LIMITED.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: BIRR CREDIT UNION LIMITED receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code BIRNIE21

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter BIRNIE21 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for BIRR only.
• Truncating to 8 characters — When 11 characters are required, always use the full code.
• Using SWIFT for domestic transfers — Use the IFSC code for any transfer within Ireland.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm BIRNIE21 directly with BIRR CREDIT UNION LIMITED's BIRR branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.