SWIFT/BIC code BONGFR21XXX
BONGFR21XXX belongs to Bongrain SA in Viroflay, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BONGFR21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BONGFR21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bongrain SA |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Viroflay |
| Country | France |
How the Bongrain SA SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BONG 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 SWIFT code BONGFR21XXX?
The code BONGFR21XXX belongs to the headquarters of Bongrain SA in Viroflay, France. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Bongrain SA.
How long does it take to send money to Bongrain SA in France?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BONGFR21XXX for a euro transfer to France?
France is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need BONGFR21XXX.
Is BONGFR21 and BONGFR21XXX the same code?
Yes. BONGFR21 is the short version of BONGFR21XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both routes your payment to Bongrain SA in Viroflay.
What happens if I enter BONGFR21XXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BONGFR21XXX against the details from Bongrain SA before sending.
What do the letters in BONGFR21XXX mean?
BONG is the bank code of Bongrain SA, FR is the ISO code of France, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.