SWIFT/BIC code POUYFR21XXX
POUYFR21XXX belongs to Banque Pouyanne SA in Orthez, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | POUYFR21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | POUYFR21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Banque Pouyanne SA |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Orthez |
| Country | France |
How the Banque Pouyanne SA SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 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 POUYFR21XXX?
POUYFR21XXX identifies the main office of Banque Pouyanne SA in Orthez, France. Use it when a payment to Banque Pouyanne SA does not need a specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Banque Pouyanne SA take in France?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need POUYFR21XXX for a euro transfer to France?
France belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need POUYFR21XXX.
Are POUYFR21 and POUYFR21XXX the same code?
Yes. POUYFR21 is the 8-character version of POUYFR21XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Banque Pouyanne SA in Orthez.
What happens if I enter POUYFR21XXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check POUYFR21XXX against the details from Banque Pouyanne SA before you confirm.
What do the letters in POUYFR21XXX mean?
POUY is the institution code of Banque Pouyanne SA, FR is the ISO code of France, 21 is the location code and XXX marks the main office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.