SWIFT / BIC Code
BIRUIE21
Link Credit Union
BIRUIE21 is the BIC (SWIFT code) of Link Credit Union Limited, registered in Cavan. Its bank code is BIRU, the code an IBAN at Link Credit Union carries in positions 5 to 8. Its IBANs are 22 characters long. The bank receives SEPA Instant transfers and answers Verification of Payee name checks.
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BIC Breakdown
BIRU: institution identifier (4 letters)
IE: country code per ISO 3166-1
21: location code (city / timezone)
Bank Details
Payments it can receive
Link Credit Union's participation in the European payment schemes, from the EPC register of participants.
Verification of Payee lets the payer's bank compare the name typed on a euro transfer with the account holder's name. This page shows whether the bank takes part; ibanchecker.cash does not check names.
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IBAN format for 🇮🇪 Ireland
Ireland IBANs are 22 characters long.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SWIFT code for Link Credit Union?
BIRUIE21. Written with the head-office branch code it is BIRUIE21XXX; both forms reach the same bank. A euro transfer within SEPA needs only the IBAN.
What does BIRUIE21 mean?
"BIRU" identifies Link Credit Union, "IE" is the country code for Ireland, "21" is the location code.
What is Link Credit Union's bank code?
BIRU. It is the bank code in positions 5 to 8 of an IBAN from Ireland. The BIC Derivation Rules for Ireland lists it.
How long are Link Credit Union IBANs?
22 characters, like every IBAN from Ireland: the country code IE, two check digits, the bank code (4 letters, BIRU for Link Credit Union), the sort code (6 digits) and the account number (8 digits).
Can I send an instant transfer to Link Credit Union?
Yes. The European Payments Council lists Link Credit Union in SEPA Instant Credit Transfer since 2 December 2024, so an instant euro transfer from a participating bank reaches its accounts in seconds.
Does Link Credit Union confirm the payee's name?
Yes. It answers Verification of Payee requests (since 13 September 2025), so the payer's bank can compare the name entered with the account holder's name before a euro transfer is sent.
Where is Link Credit Union's registered office?
Main Street, Kingscourt, Cavan, according to GLEIF. The European Payments Council lists MAIN STREET, Kingscourt, Bailieborough as its address.