SWIFT/BIC code SOSTFR21XXX
SOSTFR21XXX belongs to Sofiscop Sud Est SA in Marseille, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SOSTFR21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SOSTFR21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Sofiscop Sud Est SA |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Marseille |
| Country | France |
The way the Sofiscop Sud Est SA SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SOST 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
What bank uses SWIFT/BIC code SOSTFR21XXX?
SOSTFR21XXX identifies the head office of Sofiscop Sud Est SA in Marseille, France. Use it when a payment to Sofiscop Sud Est SA does not need a specific branch.
Do I need SOSTFR21XXX to send euros to France?
France belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need SOSTFR21XXX.
How long does a transfer to Sofiscop Sud Est SA take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What happens if I enter SOSTFR21XXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check SOSTFR21XXX against the details from Sofiscop Sud Est SA before sending.
Is SOSTFR21 and SOSTFR21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. SOSTFR21 is the 8-character version of SOSTFR21XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version will reach Sofiscop Sud Est SA in Marseille.
Does Sofiscop Sud Est SA use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – SOSTFR21XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Sofiscop Sud Est SA in France, so there is no branch code to choose.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.