SWIFT/BIC code BTILFR21CBI
BTILFR21CBI belongs to Bati-Lease in Lille, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BTILFR21CBI |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BTILFR21 |
| Branch code | CBI |
| Bank | Bati-Lease |
| Branch | — |
| City | Lille |
| Country | France |
How the Bati-Lease SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BTIL 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.
- CBI 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 branch is behind SWIFT code BTILFR21CBI?
BTILFR21CBI identifies Bati-Lease, a unit of Bati-Lease in Lille, France. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need BTILFR21CBI for a euro transfer to France?
France is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need BTILFR21CBI.
What is the best way to send money to Bati-Lease?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.
How long does a transfer to Bati-Lease take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What does each part of BTILFR21CBI stand for?
BTIL is the institution code of Bati-Lease, FR is the ISO code of France, 21 is the location code and CBI identifies the department Bati-Lease.
What happens if I use BTILFR21CBI incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BTILFR21CBI against the details from Bati-Lease before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.