SWIFT Code FTBKGB2B — FIRST TRUST BANK, BELFAST

About SWIFT Code FTBKGB2B — FIRST TRUST BANK, BELFAST

SWIFT code FTBKGB2B is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for FIRST TRUST BANK in BELFAST, United Kingdom. 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 FIRST TRUST BANK for all outward international remittances from BELFAST. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code FTBKGB2B

The code FTBKGB2B follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code FTBKGB2B

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your FIRST TRUST BANK account in BELFAST, share SWIFT code FTBKGB2B 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 FIRST TRUST BANK, BELFAST must provide SWIFT code FTBKGB2B. 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 FIRST TRUST BANK in BELFAST rely on SWIFT code FTBKGB2B 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 FIRST TRUST BANK →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for FIRST TRUST BANK →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for FIRST TRUST BANK →

How SWIFT Code FTBKGB2B Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code FTBKGB2B 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 FIRST TRUST BANK.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: FIRST TRUST BANK receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code FTBKGB2B

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter FTBKGB2B uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for BELFAST 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 United Kingdom.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm FTBKGB2B directly with FIRST TRUST BANK's BELFAST branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.