Question 1

What is the SWIFT code for Ulster Bank Ireland (merged into AIB)?

Accepted Answer

The SWIFT/BIC code for Ulster Bank Ireland (merged into AIB) is ULSBIE2D. This 8-character code identifies the bank in international wire transfers and is registered with SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication).

Question 2

How do I send an international wire transfer to Ulster Bank Ireland (merged into AIB)?

Accepted Answer

To send money internationally to Ulster Bank Ireland (merged into AIB), provide your bank with the SWIFT/BIC code ULSBIE2D (Belfast, Ireland) along with the recipient's full IBAN. Your bank will route the transfer via the SWIFT network.

Question 3

Is Ulster Bank Ireland (merged into AIB) a SEPA member?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Ulster Bank Ireland (merged into AIB) is a SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area) member. Euro transfers within the SEPA zone can be processed as fast, low-cost SEPA Credit Transfers using the recipient's IBAN — no SWIFT fees required for intra-SEPA payments.

Question 4

What does the BIC code ULSBIE2D mean?

Accepted Answer

In the BIC code ULSBIE2D: "ULSB" is the institution code identifying Ulster Bank Ireland (merged into AIB), "IE" is the ISO 3166-1 country code for Ireland, and "2D" is the location code indicating the bank's city or timezone zone.

ULSBIE2D

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