SWIFT Code PSSTFRPPSTR — LA BANQUE POSTALE, STRASBOURG

About SWIFT Code PSSTFRPPSTR — LA BANQUE POSTALE, STRASBOURG

SWIFT code PSSTFRPPSTR is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for LA BANQUE POSTALE in STRASBOURG, 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 LA BANQUE POSTALE for all outward international remittances from STRASBOURG. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code PSSTFRPPSTR

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

When to Use SWIFT Code PSSTFRPPSTR

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your LA BANQUE POSTALE account in STRASBOURG, share SWIFT code PSSTFRPPSTR 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 LA BANQUE POSTALE, STRASBOURG must provide SWIFT code PSSTFRPPSTR. 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 LA BANQUE POSTALE in STRASBOURG rely on SWIFT code PSSTFRPPSTR 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 LA BANQUE POSTALE →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for LA BANQUE POSTALE →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for LA BANQUE POSTALE →

How SWIFT Code PSSTFRPPSTR Routes an International Transfer

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

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code PSSTFRPPSTR

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter PSSTFRPPSTR uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for STRASBOURG 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 PSSTFRPPSTR directly with LA BANQUE POSTALE's STRASBOURG branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.