SWIFT/BIC code POUYFR21ESP
POUYFR21ESP belongs to Banque Pouyanne SA in Orthez, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | POUYFR21ESP |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | POUYFR21 |
| Branch code | ESP |
| Bank | Banque Pouyanne SA |
| Branch | — |
| City | Orthez |
| Country | France |
How the Banque Pouyanne SA SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- POUY 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.
- ESP 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 BIC POUYFR21ESP?
POUYFR21ESP identifies Banque Pouyanne SA, part of Banque Pouyanne SA in Orthez, France. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter POUYFR21ESP with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check POUYFR21ESP against the details from Banque Pouyanne SA before sending.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Banque Pouyanne SA?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What does each part of POUYFR21ESP mean?
POUY is the bank code of Banque Pouyanne SA, FR is the ISO code of France, 21 is the location code and ESP identifies the department Banque Pouyanne SA.
Do I need POUYFR21ESP to send euros to France?
France is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need POUYFR21ESP.
How long does a transfer to Banque Pouyanne SA take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.