SWIFT/BIC code MICXFR21XXX
MICXFR21XXX belongs to Michaux S.A. in Lyon, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MICXFR21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MICXFR21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Michaux S.A. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Lyon |
| Country | France |
The way the Michaux S.A. SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- MICX 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 uses BIC MICXFR21XXX?
MICXFR21XXX identifies the headquarters of Michaux S.A. in Lyon, France. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Michaux S.A..
What happens if I use MICXFR21XXX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check MICXFR21XXX with the recipient before you confirm.
How long does a transfer to Michaux S.A. take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need MICXFR21XXX to send euros to France?
France belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need MICXFR21XXX.
Is MICXFR21 and MICXFR21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. MICXFR21 is the 8-character version of MICXFR21XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both routes your payment to Michaux S.A. in Lyon.
What do the letters in MICXFR21XXX mean?
MICX is the bank code of Michaux S.A., FR stands for France, 21 is the location code and XXX marks the head office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.