SWIFT Code ARCTFR22 — ARC INTERNATIONAL, ARQUES

About SWIFT Code ARCTFR22 — ARC INTERNATIONAL, ARQUES

SWIFT code ARCTFR22 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for ARC INTERNATIONAL in ARQUES, 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 ARC INTERNATIONAL for all outward international remittances from ARQUES. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code ARCTFR22

The code ARCTFR22 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code ARCTFR22

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your ARC INTERNATIONAL account in ARQUES, share SWIFT code ARCTFR22 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 ARC INTERNATIONAL, ARQUES must provide SWIFT code ARCTFR22. 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 ARC INTERNATIONAL in ARQUES rely on SWIFT code ARCTFR22 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 ARC INTERNATIONAL →

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

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

How SWIFT Code ARCTFR22 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code ARCTFR22 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 ARC INTERNATIONAL.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: ARC INTERNATIONAL receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code ARCTFR22

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter ARCTFR22 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for ARQUES 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 ARCTFR22 directly with ARC INTERNATIONAL's ARQUES branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.