SWIFT Code ULSBGB2B — ULSTER BANK LIMITED, BELFAST

About SWIFT Code ULSBGB2B — ULSTER BANK LIMITED, BELFAST

SWIFT code ULSBGB2B is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for ULSTER BANK LIMITED 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 ULSTER BANK LIMITED 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 ULSBGB2B

The code ULSBGB2B follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code ULSBGB2B

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your ULSTER BANK LIMITED account in BELFAST, share SWIFT code ULSBGB2B 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 ULSTER BANK LIMITED, BELFAST must provide SWIFT code ULSBGB2B. 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 ULSTER BANK LIMITED in BELFAST rely on SWIFT code ULSBGB2B 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 ULSTER BANK LIMITED →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for ULSTER BANK LIMITED →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for ULSTER BANK LIMITED →

How SWIFT Code ULSBGB2B Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code ULSBGB2B 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 ULSTER BANK LIMITED.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: ULSTER BANK LIMITED receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code ULSBGB2B

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter ULSBGB2B 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 ULSBGB2B directly with ULSTER BANK LIMITED's BELFAST branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.