SWIFT/BIC code LOAAFR21XXX

LOAAFR21XXX belongs to Locam - Location Automobiles Materiels SAS in Saint Etienne, France.

LOAAFR21XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeLOAAFR21XXX
8-character codeLOAAFR21
Branch codeXXX
BankLocam - Location Automobiles Materiels SAS
BranchHead office
CitySaint Etienne
CountryFrance

The way the Locam - Location Automobiles Materiels SAS SWIFT/BIC is structured

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

LOAA 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 SWIFT code LOAAFR21XXX?

The code LOAAFR21XXX belongs to the headquarters of Locam - Location Automobiles Materiels SAS in Saint Etienne, France. Use it when you send money to an account at Locam - Location Automobiles Materiels SAS.

Do I need LOAAFR21XXX for a euro transfer to France?

France is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need LOAAFR21XXX.

How long does it take to send money to Locam - Location Automobiles Materiels SAS in France?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What do the letters in LOAAFR21XXX mean?

LOAA is the bank code of Locam - Location Automobiles Materiels SAS, FR stands for France, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.

Are LOAAFR21 and LOAAFR21XXX the same code?

Yes. LOAAFR21 is the 8-character version of LOAAFR21XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both will reach Locam - Location Automobiles Materiels SAS in Saint Etienne.

What happens if I enter LOAAFR21XXX with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check LOAAFR21XXX against the details from Locam - Location Automobiles Materiels SAS before you confirm.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.