SWIFT/BIC code MUFAFR21XXX

MUFAFR21XXX belongs to Mutualite Francaise Sarthe in Le Mans, France.

MUFAFR21XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMUFAFR21XXX
8-character codeMUFAFR21
Branch codeXXX
BankMutualite Francaise Sarthe
BranchHead office
CityLe Mans
CountryFrance

How the Mutualite Francaise Sarthe SWIFT/BIC works

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

MUFA 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 BIC MUFAFR21XXX?

MUFAFR21XXX identifies the main office of Mutualite Francaise Sarthe in Le Mans, France. It is the code to use when a payment to Mutualite Francaise Sarthe does not need a specific branch.

Does Mutualite Francaise Sarthe have a single SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes – MUFAFR21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Mutualite Francaise Sarthe in France, so you do not need to pick a branch code.

What does each part of MUFAFR21XXX stand for?

MUFA is the bank code of Mutualite Francaise Sarthe, FR is the ISO code of France, 21 is the location code and XXX marks the head office.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Mutualite Francaise Sarthe in France?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send.

Is MUFAFR21 and MUFAFR21XXX the same code?

Yes. MUFAFR21 is the short version of MUFAFR21XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both will reach Mutualite Francaise Sarthe in Le Mans.

How long does a transfer to Mutualite Francaise Sarthe take?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next 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.