SWIFT/BIC code FPELFR21XXX
FPELFR21XXX belongs to Financiere des Paiements Electroniques in Charenton le Pont, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | FPELFR21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | FPELFR21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Financiere des Paiements Electroniques |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Charenton le Pont |
| Country | France |
How the Financiere des Paiements Electroniques SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- FPEL 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 SWIFT/BIC code FPELFR21XXX?
FPELFR21XXX identifies the headquarters of Financiere des Paiements Electroniques in Charenton le Pont, France. It is the code to use when a payment to Financiere des Paiements Electroniques does not need a specific branch.
Are FPELFR21 and FPELFR21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. FPELFR21 is the 8-character version of FPELFR21XXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version will reach Financiere des Paiements Electroniques in Charenton le Pont.
How long does a transfer to Financiere des Paiements Electroniques take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need FPELFR21XXX to send euros to France?
France belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need FPELFR21XXX.
What do the letters in FPELFR21XXX stand for?
FPEL is the institution code of Financiere des Paiements Electroniques, FR stands for France, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
Does Financiere des Paiements Electroniques use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, FPELFR21XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Financiere des Paiements Electroniques in France, so there is no branch code to choose.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.