SWIFT/BIC code BTILFR21XXX
BTILFR21XXX belongs to Bati-Lease in Lille, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BTILFR21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BTILFR21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bati-Lease |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Lille |
| Country | France |
The way the Bati-Lease SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 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 bank uses BIC BTILFR21XXX?
BTILFR21XXX identifies the head office of Bati-Lease in Lille, France. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Bati-Lease.
What does each part of BTILFR21XXX stand for?
BTIL is the bank code of Bati-Lease, FR stands for France, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
What is the best way to send money to Bati-Lease in France?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does it take to send money to Bati-Lease?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BTILFR21XXX to send euros to France?
France belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need BTILFR21XXX.
Are BTILFR21 and BTILFR21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. BTILFR21 is the 8-character version of BTILFR21XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version will reach Bati-Lease in Lille.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.