SWIFT Code AALEFR22 — ALE INTERNATIONAL, COLOMBES

About SWIFT Code AALEFR22 — ALE INTERNATIONAL, COLOMBES

SWIFT code AALEFR22 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for ALE INTERNATIONAL in COLOMBES, France. Standardised under ISO 9362 and maintained by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), this code is used exclusively for cross-border wire transfers and is recognised by financial institutions in over 200 countries.

This code must be provided to the sender when receiving money from abroad, and is required by ALE INTERNATIONAL for all outward international remittances from COLOMBES. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code AALEFR22

The code AALEFR22 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code AALEFR22

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your ALE INTERNATIONAL account in COLOMBES, share SWIFT code AALEFR22 with the sender along with your full account number, your name as on the account, and the branch address.

NRI Remittances

Non-Resident Indians sending money to NRO/NRE accounts at ALE INTERNATIONAL, COLOMBES must provide SWIFT code AALEFR22. Major remittance platforms — including Wise, Remitly, Western Union, and MoneyGram — use this code to route transfers accurately.

Trade Finance and Foreign Payments

Importers and exporters using ALE INTERNATIONAL in COLOMBES rely on SWIFT code AALEFR22 for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for ALE INTERNATIONAL →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for ALE INTERNATIONAL →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for ALE INTERNATIONAL →

How SWIFT Code AALEFR22 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code AALEFR22 and account number to their bank.
2. Validation: The sending bank validates the BIC against the SWIFT registry.
3. Routing: An MT103 SWIFT message is transmitted through the network to ALE INTERNATIONAL.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: ALE INTERNATIONAL receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code AALEFR22

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter AALEFR22 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for COLOMBES only.
• Truncating to 8 characters — When 11 characters are required, always use the full code.
• Using SWIFT for domestic transfers — Use the IFSC code for any transfer within France.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm AALEFR22 directly with ALE INTERNATIONAL's COLOMBES branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.