SWIFT/BIC code BSAOFR21XXX
BSAOFR21XXX belongs to Banque Saint Olive SA in Lyon, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BSAOFR21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BSAOFR21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Banque Saint Olive SA |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Lyon |
| Country | France |
The way the Banque Saint Olive SA SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BSAO 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/BIC code BSAOFR21XXX?
BSAOFR21XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Banque Saint Olive SA in Lyon, France. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Banque Saint Olive SA.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Banque Saint Olive SA in France?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Does Banque Saint Olive SA have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – BSAOFR21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Banque Saint Olive SA in France, so there is no branch code to choose.
Are BSAOFR21 and BSAOFR21XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. BSAOFR21 is the short version of BSAOFR21XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Banque Saint Olive SA in Lyon.
Do I need BSAOFR21XXX to send euros to France?
France belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need BSAOFR21XXX.
What does each part of BSAOFR21XXX stand for?
BSAO is the institution code of Banque Saint Olive SA, FR is the ISO code of France, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.