SWIFT/BIC code FOLEFR21XXX
FOLEFR21XXX belongs to Fortis Lease in Lille, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | FOLEFR21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | FOLEFR21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Fortis Lease |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Lille |
| Country | France |
How the Fortis Lease SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- FOLE 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 institution is behind BIC FOLEFR21XXX?
The code FOLEFR21XXX belongs to the headquarters of Fortis Lease in Lille, France. It is the code to use when a payment to Fortis Lease does not need a specific branch.
Are FOLEFR21 and FOLEFR21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. FOLEFR21 is the short version of FOLEFR21XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both routes your payment to Fortis Lease in Lille.
Do I need FOLEFR21XXX for a euro transfer to France?
France is part of 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 do need FOLEFR21XXX.
How long does it take to send money to Fortis Lease?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Does Fortis Lease have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – FOLEFR21XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Fortis Lease in France, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What happens if I use FOLEFR21XXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check FOLEFR21XXX against the details from Fortis Lease before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.