SWIFT/BIC code ARPAFR21XXX
ARPAFR21XXX belongs to Arca - Banque du Pays Basque SA in Bayonne, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ARPAFR21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ARPAFR21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Arca - Banque du Pays Basque SA |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Bayonne |
| Country | France |
The way the Arca - Banque du Pays Basque SA SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ARPA 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 ARPAFR21XXX?
The code ARPAFR21XXX belongs to the headquarters of Arca - Banque du Pays Basque SA in Bayonne, France. Use it when you send money to an account at Arca - Banque du Pays Basque SA.
How long does a transfer to Arca - Banque du Pays Basque SA take in France?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What does each part of ARPAFR21XXX mean?
ARPA is the bank code of Arca - Banque du Pays Basque SA, FR stands for France, 21 is the location code and XXX marks the head office.
Do I need ARPAFR21XXX for a euro transfer to France?
France belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need ARPAFR21XXX.
Is ARPAFR21 and ARPAFR21XXX the same code?
Yes. ARPAFR21 is the short version of ARPAFR21XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version will reach Arca - Banque du Pays Basque SA in Bayonne.
Does Arca - Banque du Pays Basque SA use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – ARPAFR21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Arca - Banque du Pays Basque 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.