SWIFT/BIC code SOFHFR21XXX
SOFHFR21XXX belongs to Societe Financiere et Charbonniere in Clichy, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SOFHFR21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SOFHFR21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Societe Financiere et Charbonniere |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Clichy |
| Country | France |
How the Societe Financiere et Charbonniere SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SOFH 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/BIC code SOFHFR21XXX?
The code SOFHFR21XXX belongs to the head office of Societe Financiere et Charbonniere in Clichy, France. Use it when a payment to Societe Financiere et Charbonniere does not need a specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Societe Financiere et Charbonniere?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in SOFHFR21XXX stand for?
SOFH is the institution code of Societe Financiere et Charbonniere, FR is the ISO code of France, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
Does Societe Financiere et Charbonniere use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, SOFHFR21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Societe Financiere et Charbonniere in France, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What happens if I enter SOFHFR21XXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check SOFHFR21XXX against the details from Societe Financiere et Charbonniere before sending.
How long does it take to send money to Societe Financiere et Charbonniere in France?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.