SWIFT/BIC code ALCYFR21XXX
ALCYFR21XXX belongs to Banque Alcyon in Neuilly Sur Seine, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ALCYFR21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ALCYFR21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Banque Alcyon |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Neuilly Sur Seine |
| Country | France |
The way the Banque Alcyon SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ALCY 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 is behind BIC ALCYFR21XXX?
ALCYFR21XXX identifies the head office of Banque Alcyon in Neuilly Sur Seine, France. It is the code to use when a payment to Banque Alcyon does not need a specific branch.
Is ALCYFR21 and ALCYFR21XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. ALCYFR21 is the short version of ALCYFR21XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both will reach Banque Alcyon in Neuilly Sur Seine.
Do I need ALCYFR21XXX to send euros to France?
France is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need ALCYFR21XXX.
How long does it take to send money to Banque Alcyon?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What does each part of ALCYFR21XXX mean?
ALCY is the institution code of Banque Alcyon, FR is the ISO code of France, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
Does Banque Alcyon have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – ALCYFR21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Banque Alcyon 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.