SWIFT/BIC code MATAFR21LTX

MATAFR21LTX belongs to Macifilia SA in Niort, France.

MATAFR21LTX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMATAFR21LTX
8-character codeMATAFR21
Branch codeLTX
BankMacifilia SA
BranchAssurances
CityNiort
CountryFrance

The way the Macifilia SA SWIFT/BIC works

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

MATA 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.
LTX 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 is behind SWIFT code MATAFR21LTX?

MATAFR21LTX identifies Assurances, a branch or department of Macifilia SA in Niort, France. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I use MATAFR21LTX with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check MATAFR21LTX against the details from Macifilia SA before sending.

Can I use MATAFR21 instead of MATAFR21LTX?

MATAFR21 is the main office of Macifilia SA, while MATAFR21LTX points to Assurances. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use MATAFR21LTX if the recipient asks for it.

What do the letters in MATAFR21LTX mean?

MATA is the institution code of Macifilia SA, FR is the ISO code of France, 21 is the location code and LTX identifies the department Assurances.

Do I need MATAFR21LTX 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 MATAFR21LTX.

How long does a transfer to Macifilia SA take?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

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