SWIFT/BIC code AFOPFR21XXX
AFOPFR21XXX belongs to Afone Paiement in Angers, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AFOPFR21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AFOPFR21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Afone Paiement |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Angers |
| Country | France |
The way the Afone Paiement SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- AFOP 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 SWIFT/BIC code AFOPFR21XXX?
AFOPFR21XXX identifies the head office of Afone Paiement in Angers, France. Use it when a payment to Afone Paiement does not need a specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Afone Paiement?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send.
Do I need AFOPFR21XXX for a euro transfer to France?
France is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need AFOPFR21XXX.
How long does a transfer to Afone Paiement take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Is AFOPFR21 and AFOPFR21XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. AFOPFR21 is the 8-character version of AFOPFR21XXX. XXX simply means head office, so both will reach Afone Paiement in Angers.
Does Afone Paiement use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – AFOPFR21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Afone Paiement 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.