SWIFT/BIC code ESESFR21XXX
ESESFR21XXX belongs to Euroclear France Account Payables in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ESESFR21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ESESFR21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Euroclear France Account Payables |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Paris |
| Country | France |
The way the Euroclear France Account Payables SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ESES 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code ESESFR21XXX?
ESESFR21XXX identifies the headquarters of Euroclear France Account Payables in Paris, France. It is the code to use when a payment to Euroclear France Account Payables does not need a specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Euroclear France Account Payables in France?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Does Euroclear France Account Payables have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – ESESFR21XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Euroclear France Account Payables in France, so there is no branch code to choose.
What do the letters in ESESFR21XXX mean?
ESES is the institution code of Euroclear France Account Payables, FR is the ISO code of France, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
Is ESESFR21 and ESESFR21XXX the same code?
Yes. ESESFR21 is the short version of ESESFR21XXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version routes your payment to Euroclear France Account Payables in Paris.
What happens if I use ESESFR21XXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check ESESFR21XXX against the details from Euroclear France Account Payables before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.