SWIFT/BIC code WHAWFR21XXX
WHAWFR21XXX belongs to W-Ha in Boulogne Billancourt, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | WHAWFR21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | WHAWFR21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | W-Ha |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Boulogne Billancourt |
| Country | France |
How the W-Ha SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- WHAW 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 institution is behind SWIFT code WHAWFR21XXX?
The code WHAWFR21XXX belongs to the head office of W-Ha in Boulogne Billancourt, France. Use it when you send money to an account at W-Ha.
What do the letters in WHAWFR21XXX stand for?
WHAW is the institution code of W-Ha, FR stands for France, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
How long does a transfer to W-Ha take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need WHAWFR21XXX to send euros to France?
France is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need WHAWFR21XXX.
Are WHAWFR21 and WHAWFR21XXX the same code?
Yes. WHAWFR21 is the 8-character version of WHAWFR21XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to W-Ha in Boulogne Billancourt.
Does W-Ha use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – WHAWFR21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for W-Ha 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.