SWIFT/BIC code POUYFR21FRA
POUYFR21FRA belongs to Banque Pouyanne SA in Orthez, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | POUYFR21FRA |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | POUYFR21 |
| Branch code | FRA |
| Bank | Banque Pouyanne SA |
| Branch | Pm Internet Bdf |
| City | Orthez |
| Country | France |
How the Banque Pouyanne SA SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- FRA 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 SWIFT code POUYFR21FRA?
POUYFR21FRA identifies Pm Internet Bdf, a unit of Banque Pouyanne SA in Orthez, France. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Banque Pouyanne 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 transfer services before you send.
How long does a transfer to Banque Pouyanne SA take in France?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need POUYFR21FRA for a euro transfer to France?
France is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need POUYFR21FRA.
What do the letters in POUYFR21FRA mean?
POUY is the bank code of Banque Pouyanne SA, FR stands for France, 21 is the location code and FRA is the code of the branch Pm Internet Bdf.
Can I use POUYFR21 instead of POUYFR21FRA?
POUYFR21 points to the main office of Banque Pouyanne SA, while POUYFR21FRA points to Pm Internet Bdf. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use POUYFR21FRA if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.