SWIFT/BIC code PSSTFRPPCHA

PSSTFRPPCHA belongs to La Banque Postale in Chalons En Champagne, France.

PSSTFRPPCHA

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePSSTFRPPCHA
8-character codePSSTFRPP
Branch codeCHA
BankLa Banque Postale
BranchCentre Financier de Chalons
CityChalons En Champagne
CountryFrance

How the La Banque Postale SWIFT/BIC is built up

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

PSST Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
FR Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
PP Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
CHA 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 PSSTFRPPCHA?

PSSTFRPPCHA identifies Centre Financier de Chalons, part of La Banque Postale in Chalons En Champagne, France. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in PSSTFRPPCHA stand for?

PSST is the institution code of La Banque Postale, FR stands for France, PP is the code for the city or region and CHA is the code of the department Centre Financier de Chalons.

Can I use PSSTFRPP instead of PSSTFRPPCHA?

PSSTFRPP points to the main office of La Banque Postale, while PSSTFRPPCHA points to Centre Financier de Chalons. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PSSTFRPPCHA.

What is the cheapest way to send money to La Banque Postale in France?

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

Does La Banque Postale have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 28 SWIFT/BIC codes for La Banque Postale in France. You can see them all on the bank page.

What happens if I use PSSTFRPPCHA with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check PSSTFRPPCHA with the recipient before sending.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.