SWIFT/BIC code SAOFFR21XXX
SAOFFR21XXX belongs to Santander Consumer France in Levallois Perret, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SAOFFR21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SAOFFR21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Santander Consumer France |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Levallois Perret |
| Country | France |
The way the Santander Consumer France SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SAOF 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 is behind BIC SAOFFR21XXX?
The code SAOFFR21XXX belongs to the main office of Santander Consumer France in Levallois Perret, France. It is the code to use when a payment to Santander Consumer France does not need a specific branch.
Does Santander Consumer France have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, SAOFFR21XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Santander Consumer France in France, so there is no branch code to choose.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Santander Consumer France?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.
Is SAOFFR21 and SAOFFR21XXX the same code?
Yes. SAOFFR21 is the 8-character version of SAOFFR21XXX. XXX simply means head office, so both routes your payment to Santander Consumer France in Levallois Perret.
How long does a transfer to Santander Consumer France take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need SAOFFR21XXX 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 SAOFFR21XXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.