SWIFT/BIC code SFPAFR21XXX
SFPAFR21XXX belongs to Societe de Financement Pur le Massif Central in Clermont Ferrand, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SFPAFR21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SFPAFR21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Societe de Financement Pur le Massif Central |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Clermont Ferrand |
| Country | France |
How the Societe de Financement Pur le Massif Central SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SFPA 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 BIC SFPAFR21XXX?
SFPAFR21XXX identifies the head office of Societe de Financement Pur le Massif Central in Clermont Ferrand, France. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Societe de Financement Pur le Massif Central.
What happens if I use SFPAFR21XXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check SFPAFR21XXX with the recipient before you confirm.
Are SFPAFR21 and SFPAFR21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. SFPAFR21 is the 8-character version of SFPAFR21XXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version routes your payment to Societe de Financement Pur le Massif Central in Clermont Ferrand.
How long does it take to send money to Societe de Financement Pur le Massif Central?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need SFPAFR21XXX to send euros to France?
France is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need SFPAFR21XXX.
Does Societe de Financement Pur le Massif Central have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – SFPAFR21XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Societe de Financement Pur le Massif Central in France, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.