SWIFT/BIC code SRREFR21XXX
SRREFR21XXX belongs to Spread Research in Lyon, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SRREFR21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SRREFR21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Spread Research |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Lyon |
| Country | France |
The way the Spread Research SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SRRE 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 is behind BIC SRREFR21XXX?
The code SRREFR21XXX belongs to the head office of Spread Research in Lyon, France. It is the code to use when a payment to Spread Research does not need a specific branch.
What happens if I use SRREFR21XXX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check SRREFR21XXX with the recipient before sending.
Does Spread Research use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, SRREFR21XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Spread Research in France, so there is no branch code to choose.
Do I need SRREFR21XXX 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 SRREFR21XXX.
How long does it take to send money to Spread Research 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.
Are SRREFR21 and SRREFR21XXX the same code?
Yes. SRREFR21 is the short version of SRREFR21XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version routes your payment to Spread Research in Lyon.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.