SWIFT/BIC code ARALFR21XXX
ARALFR21XXX belongs to Artesia Bail SA in Lille, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ARALFR21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ARALFR21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Artesia Bail SA |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Lille |
| Country | France |
How the Artesia Bail SA SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ARAL 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
What bank is behind BIC ARALFR21XXX?
ARALFR21XXX identifies the head office of Artesia Bail SA in Lille, France. It is the code to use when a payment to Artesia Bail SA does not need a specific branch.
What do the letters in ARALFR21XXX stand for?
ARAL is the bank code of Artesia Bail SA, FR stands for France, 21 is the location code and XXX marks the main office.
How long does a transfer to Artesia Bail SA take in France?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need ARALFR21XXX to send euros to France?
France belongs to 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 ARALFR21XXX.
Is ARALFR21 and ARALFR21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. ARALFR21 is the 8-character version of ARALFR21XXX. XXX simply means head office, so both will reach Artesia Bail SA in Lille.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Artesia Bail SA?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.