SWIFT/BIC code ANNFFRL1XXX
ANNFFRL1XXX belongs to Abbey National France in Lille, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ANNFFRL1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ANNFFRL1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Abbey National France |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Lille |
| Country | France |
How the Abbey National France SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ANNF Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- FR Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- L1 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
What bank uses SWIFT code ANNFFRL1XXX?
ANNFFRL1XXX identifies the headquarters of Abbey National France in Lille, France. Use it when you send money to an account at Abbey National France.
How long does a transfer to Abbey National France take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need ANNFFRL1XXX 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. For other currencies you do need ANNFFRL1XXX.
Is ANNFFRL1 and ANNFFRL1XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. ANNFFRL1 is the short version of ANNFFRL1XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both routes your payment to Abbey National France in Lille.
Does Abbey National France use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – ANNFFRL1XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Abbey National France in France, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What happens if I use ANNFFRL1XXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check ANNFFRL1XXX against the details from Abbey National France before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.