SWIFT/BIC code SCBNFR21XXX

SCBNFR21XXX belongs to Societe Anonyme de Credit A L'industrie Francaise in Puteaux, France.

SCBNFR21XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSCBNFR21XXX
8-character codeSCBNFR21
Branch codeXXX
BankSociete Anonyme de Credit A L'industrie Francaise
BranchHead office
CityPuteaux
CountryFrance

The way the Societe Anonyme de Credit A L'industrie Francaise SWIFT/BIC works

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

SCBN 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

Which bank is behind SWIFT code SCBNFR21XXX?

SCBNFR21XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Societe Anonyme de Credit A L'industrie Francaise in Puteaux, France. It is the code to use when a payment to Societe Anonyme de Credit A L'industrie Francaise does not need a specific branch.

What is the best way to send money to Societe Anonyme de Credit A L'industrie Francaise?

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

Does Societe Anonyme de Credit A L'industrie Francaise have a single SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes, SCBNFR21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Societe Anonyme de Credit A L'industrie Francaise in France, so you do not need to pick a branch code.

What happens if I enter SCBNFR21XXX incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check SCBNFR21XXX with the recipient before sending.

How long does a transfer to Societe Anonyme de Credit A L'industrie Francaise take?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need SCBNFR21XXX to send euros to France?

France is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need SCBNFR21XXX.

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