SWIFT/BIC code SIRCFR21XXX
SIRCFR21XXX belongs to S I R C A M in Saint Etienne, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SIRCFR21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SIRCFR21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | S I R C A M |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Saint Etienne |
| Country | France |
How the S I R C A M SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SIRC 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 institution is behind BIC SIRCFR21XXX?
SIRCFR21XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of S I R C A M in Saint Etienne, France. Use it when you send money to an account at S I R C A M.
What do the letters in SIRCFR21XXX stand for?
SIRC is the institution code of S I R C A M, FR is the ISO code of France, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
What is the best way to send money to S I R C A M in France?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.
Does S I R C A M have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, SIRCFR21XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for S I R C A M in France, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What happens if I use SIRCFR21XXX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check SIRCFR21XXX against the details from S I R C A M before you confirm.
Is SIRCFR21 and SIRCFR21XXX the same code?
Yes. SIRCFR21 is the 8-character version of SIRCFR21XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version will reach S I R C A M in Saint Etienne.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.