SWIFT Code FICFFR21 — FIAT CREDIT FRANCE, TRAPPES

About SWIFT Code FICFFR21 — FIAT CREDIT FRANCE, TRAPPES

SWIFT code FICFFR21 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for FIAT CREDIT FRANCE in TRAPPES, 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 FIAT CREDIT FRANCE for all outward international remittances from TRAPPES. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code FICFFR21

The code FICFFR21 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code FICFFR21

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your FIAT CREDIT FRANCE account in TRAPPES, share SWIFT code FICFFR21 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 FIAT CREDIT FRANCE, TRAPPES must provide SWIFT code FICFFR21. 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 FIAT CREDIT FRANCE in TRAPPES rely on SWIFT code FICFFR21 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 FIAT CREDIT FRANCE →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for FIAT CREDIT FRANCE →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for FIAT CREDIT FRANCE →

How SWIFT Code FICFFR21 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code FICFFR21 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 FIAT CREDIT FRANCE.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: FIAT CREDIT FRANCE receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code FICFFR21

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter FICFFR21 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for TRAPPES 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 FICFFR21 directly with FIAT CREDIT FRANCE's TRAPPES branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.