SWIFT/BIC code BGRDFR21XXX
BGRDFR21XXX belongs to Banque Guiraud et Cie in Saint Ambroix, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BGRDFR21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BGRDFR21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Banque Guiraud et Cie |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Saint Ambroix |
| Country | France |
How the Banque Guiraud et Cie SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BGRD 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 BGRDFR21XXX?
BGRDFR21XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Banque Guiraud et Cie in Saint Ambroix, France. Use it when a payment to Banque Guiraud et Cie does not need a specific branch.
What do the letters in BGRDFR21XXX stand for?
BGRD is the institution code of Banque Guiraud et Cie, FR is the ISO code of France, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Banque Guiraud et Cie?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send.
Are BGRDFR21 and BGRDFR21XXX the same code?
Yes. BGRDFR21 is the short version of BGRDFR21XXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version routes your payment to Banque Guiraud et Cie in Saint Ambroix.
How long does a transfer to Banque Guiraud et Cie take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BGRDFR21XXX to send euros to France?
France belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need BGRDFR21XXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.