SWIFT/BIC code BAPYFR21XXX
BAPYFR21XXX belongs to Banque des Pyrenees in Montrejeau, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BAPYFR21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BAPYFR21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Banque des Pyrenees |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Montrejeau |
| Country | France |
The way the Banque des Pyrenees SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BAPY 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 uses SWIFT code BAPYFR21XXX?
BAPYFR21XXX identifies the main office of Banque des Pyrenees in Montrejeau, France. Use it when a payment to Banque des Pyrenees does not need a specific branch.
Does Banque des Pyrenees have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, BAPYFR21XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Banque des Pyrenees in France, so there is no branch code to choose.
What does each part of BAPYFR21XXX stand for?
BAPY is the bank code of Banque des Pyrenees, FR is the ISO code of France, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
Are BAPYFR21 and BAPYFR21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. BAPYFR21 is the short version of BAPYFR21XXX. XXX simply means head office, so both will reach Banque des Pyrenees in Montrejeau.
How long does a transfer to Banque des Pyrenees take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need BAPYFR21XXX for a euro transfer to France?
France is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need BAPYFR21XXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.