SWIFT/BIC code SOCLFRP1XXX
SOCLFRP1XXX belongs to 21 Societe Centrale Pour L'industrie in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SOCLFRP1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SOCLFRP1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | 21 Societe Centrale Pour L'industrie |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Paris |
| Country | France |
How the 21 Societe Centrale Pour L'industrie SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SOCL Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- FR Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- P1 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 SWIFT code SOCLFRP1XXX?
The code SOCLFRP1XXX belongs to the main office of 21 Societe Centrale Pour L'industrie in Paris, France. It is the code to use when a payment to 21 Societe Centrale Pour L'industrie does not need a specific branch.
Does 21 Societe Centrale Pour L'industrie use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – SOCLFRP1XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for 21 Societe Centrale Pour L'industrie in France, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What is the best way to send money to 21 Societe Centrale Pour L'industrie in France?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Do I need SOCLFRP1XXX for a euro transfer to France?
France belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need SOCLFRP1XXX.
How long does a transfer to 21 Societe Centrale Pour L'industrie take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Is SOCLFRP1 and SOCLFRP1XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. SOCLFRP1 is the 8-character version of SOCLFRP1XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version routes your payment to 21 Societe Centrale Pour L'industrie in Paris.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.