SWIFT/BIC code FILYFR21XXX
FILYFR21XXX belongs to Financiere de Lyon, la in Lyon, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | FILYFR21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | FILYFR21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Financiere de Lyon, la |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Lyon |
| Country | France |
The way the Financiere de Lyon, la SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- FILY 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 is behind BIC FILYFR21XXX?
The code FILYFR21XXX belongs to the headquarters of Financiere de Lyon, la in Lyon, France. It is the code to use when a payment to Financiere de Lyon, la does not need a specific branch.
What does each part of FILYFR21XXX mean?
FILY is the institution code of Financiere de Lyon, la, FR is the ISO code of France, 21 is the location code and XXX marks the main office.
What is the best way to send money to Financiere de Lyon, la?
Many banks add several percent 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.
Is FILYFR21 and FILYFR21XXX the same code?
Yes. FILYFR21 is the 8-character version of FILYFR21XXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version will reach Financiere de Lyon, la in Lyon.
Do I need FILYFR21XXX for a euro transfer to France?
France belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need FILYFR21XXX.
How long does it take to send money to Financiere de Lyon, la?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. 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.