SWIFT/BIC code BAWHFR21XXX

BAWHFR21XXX belongs to Bausparkasse Schwabisch Hall AG in Haguenau, France.

BAWHFR21XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBAWHFR21XXX
8-character codeBAWHFR21
Branch codeXXX
BankBausparkasse Schwabisch Hall AG
BranchHead office
CityHaguenau
CountryFrance

How the Bausparkasse Schwabisch Hall AG SWIFT/BIC is built up

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

BAWH 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 BAWHFR21XXX?

BAWHFR21XXX identifies the main office of Bausparkasse Schwabisch Hall AG in Haguenau, France. Use it when a payment to Bausparkasse Schwabisch Hall AG does not need a specific branch.

Does Bausparkasse Schwabisch Hall AG have only one SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes – BAWHFR21XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Bausparkasse Schwabisch Hall AG in France, so there is no branch code to choose.

Do I need BAWHFR21XXX to send euros to France?

France is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need BAWHFR21XXX.

How long does it take to send money to Bausparkasse Schwabisch Hall AG?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Is BAWHFR21 and BAWHFR21XXX the same SWIFT code?

Yes. BAWHFR21 is the short version of BAWHFR21XXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version routes your payment to Bausparkasse Schwabisch Hall AG in Haguenau.

What does each part of BAWHFR21XXX mean?

BAWH is the bank code of Bausparkasse Schwabisch Hall AG, FR stands for France, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.