SWIFT/BIC code AVFGFR21XXX
AVFGFR21XXX belongs to Avenir Finance Gestion SA in Lyon, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AVFGFR21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AVFGFR21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Avenir Finance Gestion SA |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Lyon |
| Country | France |
The way the Avenir Finance Gestion SA SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- AVFG 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 BIC AVFGFR21XXX?
The code AVFGFR21XXX belongs to the head office of Avenir Finance Gestion SA in Lyon, France. Use it when a payment to Avenir Finance Gestion SA does not need a specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Avenir Finance Gestion SA in France?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in AVFGFR21XXX stand for?
AVFG is the institution code of Avenir Finance Gestion SA, FR stands for France, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
Do I need AVFGFR21XXX to send euros to France?
France is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need AVFGFR21XXX.
How long does a transfer to Avenir Finance Gestion SA take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Are AVFGFR21 and AVFGFR21XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. AVFGFR21 is the 8-character version of AVFGFR21XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Avenir Finance Gestion SA in Lyon.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.