SWIFT/BIC code AECFFR21XXX
AECFFR21XXX belongs to American Express Carte - France SA in Rueil Malmaison, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AECFFR21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AECFFR21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | American Express Carte - France SA |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Rueil Malmaison |
| Country | France |
How the American Express Carte - France SA SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- AECF Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- FR Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
Which institution uses BIC AECFFR21XXX?
AECFFR21XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of American Express Carte - France SA in Rueil Malmaison, France. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at American Express Carte - France SA.
Are AECFFR21 and AECFFR21XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. AECFFR21 is the 8-character version of AECFFR21XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to American Express Carte - France SA in Rueil Malmaison.
Do I need AECFFR21XXX to send euros to France?
France belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need AECFFR21XXX.
How long does it take to send money to American Express Carte - France SA in France?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What happens if I use AECFFR21XXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check AECFFR21XXX with the recipient before sending.
Does American Express Carte - France SA use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – AECFFR21XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for American Express Carte - France SA in France, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.