SWIFT/BIC code MATAFR21XXX

MATAFR21XXX belongs to Macifilia SA in Niort, France.

MATAFR21XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMATAFR21XXX
8-character codeMATAFR21
Branch codeXXX
BankMacifilia SA
BranchHead office
CityNiort
CountryFrance

The way the Macifilia SA SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
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

What bank is behind SWIFT code MATAFR21XXX?

MATAFR21XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Macifilia SA in Niort, France. It is the code to use when a payment to Macifilia SA does not need a specific branch.

What happens if I use MATAFR21XXX with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check MATAFR21XXX against the details from Macifilia SA before you confirm.

What is the best way to send money to Macifilia SA in France?

Banks often add 1–3% 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.

What do the letters in MATAFR21XXX stand for?

MATA is the institution code of Macifilia SA, FR is the ISO code of France, 21 is the location code and XXX marks the main office.

How long does it take to send money to Macifilia SA in France?

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

Do I need MATAFR21XXX to send euros to France?

France is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need MATAFR21XXX.

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