SWIFT/BIC code BASKFR21XXX
BASKFR21XXX belongs to Kutxabank in Bayonne, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BASKFR21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BASKFR21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Kutxabank |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Bayonne |
| Country | France |
The way the Kutxabank SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BASK 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 bank uses SWIFT code BASKFR21XXX?
BASKFR21XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Kutxabank in Bayonne, France. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Kutxabank.
What is the best way to send money to Kutxabank?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
What happens if I enter BASKFR21XXX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BASKFR21XXX with the recipient before sending.
Does Kutxabank have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – BASKFR21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Kutxabank in France, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What do the letters in BASKFR21XXX mean?
BASK is the bank code of Kutxabank, FR stands for France, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
Is BASKFR21 and BASKFR21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. BASKFR21 is the 8-character version of BASKFR21XXX. XXX simply means head office, so both will reach Kutxabank in Bayonne.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.