SWIFT/BIC code STERFR22XXX
STERFR22XXX belongs to Sopra Steria Group in Annecy le Vieux, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | STERFR22XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | STERFR22 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Sopra Steria Group |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Annecy le Vieux |
| Country | France |
How the Sopra Steria Group SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- STER Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- FR Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 22 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code STERFR22XXX?
STERFR22XXX identifies the head office of Sopra Steria Group in Annecy le Vieux, France. It is the code to use when a payment to Sopra Steria Group does not need a specific branch.
Are STERFR22 and STERFR22XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. STERFR22 is the short version of STERFR22XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Sopra Steria Group in Annecy le Vieux.
Do I need STERFR22XXX 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 STERFR22XXX.
How long does a transfer to Sopra Steria Group take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What is the best way to send money to Sopra Steria Group?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Does Sopra Steria Group use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – STERFR22XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Sopra Steria Group 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.