SWIFT/BIC code FRHAFR21XXX
FRHAFR21XXX belongs to Financiere Regionale Pour Habitat Alda in Saint Chamond, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | FRHAFR21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | FRHAFR21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Financiere Regionale Pour Habitat Alda |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Saint Chamond |
| Country | France |
How the Financiere Regionale Pour Habitat Alda SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- FRHA 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code FRHAFR21XXX?
FRHAFR21XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Financiere Regionale Pour Habitat Alda in Saint Chamond, France. Use it when a payment to Financiere Regionale Pour Habitat Alda does not need a specific branch.
What does each part of FRHAFR21XXX mean?
FRHA is the institution code of Financiere Regionale Pour Habitat Alda, FR is the ISO code of France, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
Is FRHAFR21 and FRHAFR21XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. FRHAFR21 is the short version of FRHAFR21XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both will reach Financiere Regionale Pour Habitat Alda in Saint Chamond.
How long does a transfer to Financiere Regionale Pour Habitat Alda take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need FRHAFR21XXX 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 still need FRHAFR21XXX.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Financiere Regionale Pour Habitat Alda in France?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.