SWIFT/BIC code AVVIFR21XXX
AVVIFR21XXX belongs to Aviva Vie-Societe Anonyme D'assurances Vie et de Capitalisation in Bois Colombes, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AVVIFR21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AVVIFR21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Aviva Vie-Societe Anonyme D'assurances Vie et de Capitalisation |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Bois Colombes |
| Country | France |
The way the Aviva Vie-Societe Anonyme D'assurances Vie et de Capitalisation SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- AVVI 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 SWIFT/BIC code AVVIFR21XXX?
The code AVVIFR21XXX belongs to the head office of Aviva Vie-Societe Anonyme D'assurances Vie et de Capitalisation in Bois Colombes, France. It is the code to use when a payment to Aviva Vie-Societe Anonyme D'assurances Vie et de Capitalisation does not need a specific branch.
Do I need AVVIFR21XXX to send euros to France?
France belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need AVVIFR21XXX.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Aviva Vie-Societe Anonyme D'assurances Vie et de Capitalisation in France?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does it take to send money to Aviva Vie-Societe Anonyme D'assurances Vie et de Capitalisation in France?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Is AVVIFR21 and AVVIFR21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. AVVIFR21 is the short version of AVVIFR21XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Aviva Vie-Societe Anonyme D'assurances Vie et de Capitalisation in Bois Colombes.
What does each part of AVVIFR21XXX stand for?
AVVI is the institution code of Aviva Vie-Societe Anonyme D'assurances Vie et de Capitalisation, FR is the ISO code of France, 21 is the location code and XXX means the head office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.