SWIFT/BIC code GOFIFR21XXX
GOFIFR21XXX belongs to Goffin Bank NV in Lille, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GOFIFR21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GOFIFR21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Goffin Bank NV |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Lille |
| Country | France |
The way the Goffin Bank NV SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- GOFI 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 code GOFIFR21XXX?
GOFIFR21XXX identifies the head office of Goffin Bank NV in Lille, France. Use it when you send money to an account at Goffin Bank NV.
Does Goffin Bank NV use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – GOFIFR21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Goffin Bank NV in France, so there is no branch code to choose.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Goffin Bank NV?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send.
Do I need GOFIFR21XXX for a euro transfer to France?
France is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need GOFIFR21XXX.
How long does a transfer to Goffin Bank NV take in France?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Are GOFIFR21 and GOFIFR21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. GOFIFR21 is the short version of GOFIFR21XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version routes your payment to Goffin Bank NV in Lille.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.