SWIFT/BIC code BICSFR21XXX
BICSFR21XXX belongs to Socama-Bics in Montrouge, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BICSFR21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BICSFR21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Socama-Bics |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Montrouge |
| Country | France |
The way the Socama-Bics SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BICS 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 is behind SWIFT code BICSFR21XXX?
The code BICSFR21XXX belongs to the main office of Socama-Bics in Montrouge, France. Use it when a payment to Socama-Bics does not need a specific branch.
What happens if I enter BICSFR21XXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BICSFR21XXX against the details from Socama-Bics before you confirm.
What do the letters in BICSFR21XXX stand for?
BICS is the bank code of Socama-Bics, FR stands for France, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
Does Socama-Bics use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – BICSFR21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Socama-Bics in France, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Do I need BICSFR21XXX to send euros to France?
France belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need BICSFR21XXX.
How long does a transfer to Socama-Bics take in France?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.