SWIFT/BIC code ECARFR22XXX
ECARFR22XXX belongs to Europcar Holding in Guyancourt, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ECARFR22XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ECARFR22 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Europcar Holding |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Guyancourt |
| Country | France |
How the Europcar Holding SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ECAR Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- FR Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 22 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 ECARFR22XXX?
ECARFR22XXX identifies the main office of Europcar Holding in Guyancourt, France. Use it when a payment to Europcar Holding does not need a specific branch.
What does each part of ECARFR22XXX mean?
ECAR is the institution code of Europcar Holding, FR stands for France, 22 is the location code and XXX marks the head office.
Does Europcar Holding have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, ECARFR22XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Europcar Holding in France, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Are ECARFR22 and ECARFR22XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. ECARFR22 is the short version of ECARFR22XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Europcar Holding in Guyancourt.
Do I need ECARFR22XXX to send euros to France?
France is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need ECARFR22XXX.
How long does a transfer to Europcar Holding take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.