BOFIGB2B — BANK OF IRELAND (UK) PLC
BOFIGB2B is the SWIFT/BIC code for BANK OF IRELAND (UK) PLC in LONDON, United Kingdom — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
BOFIGB2B is the SWIFT/BIC code for BANK OF IRELAND (UK) PLC in LONDON, United Kingdom. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | BANK OF IRELAND (UK) PLC |
| Country | United Kingdom (GB) |
| Location Code | 2B |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code BOFIGB2B belong to?
The SWIFT code BOFIGB2B identifies BANK OF IRELAND (UK) PLC in LONDON, United Kingdom. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code BOFIGB2B mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of BOFIGB2B are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (BOFI) represent the bank code for BANK OF IRELAND (UK) PLC; characters 5-6 (GB) indicate the country code for United Kingdom; characters 7-8 (2B) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code BOFIGB2B active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) BOFIGB2B is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters '2B' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code BOFIGB2B instead of BOFIGB2B?
Yes. The 8-character code BOFIGB2B represents the primary headquarters of BANK OF IRELAND (UK) PLC. The 11-character code BOFIGB2B targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to BOFIGB2B (or BOFIGB2BXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to BOFIGB2B?
The physical address registered for BOFIGB2B is: BOW BELLS HOUSE, 1 BROAD STREET, EC4M 9BE, LONDON, United Kingdom. Verify this address matches your recipient's branch details before initiating a transaction.
What routing networks operate with the BOFIGB2B code in United Kingdom?
The SWIFT code BOFIGB2B is used for international inbound wire transfers in the United Kingdom. Domestic GBP clearings route via BACS, CHAPS and Faster Payments rather than SWIFT.
Sources & References
- 🌐 ISO 9362: The official standard defining the Business Identifier Code (BIC) format guidelines.
- 🏢 SWIFT Registration Authority: The organization designated by ISO to register and publish BICs (swift.com).