SWIFT Code SCLAFR21 — SACICAP VALLEE DU RHONE, VALENCE

About SWIFT Code SCLAFR21 — SACICAP VALLEE DU RHONE, VALENCE

SWIFT code SCLAFR21 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for SACICAP VALLEE DU RHONE in VALENCE, 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 SACICAP VALLEE DU RHONE for all outward international remittances from VALENCE. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code SCLAFR21

The code SCLAFR21 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code SCLAFR21

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your SACICAP VALLEE DU RHONE account in VALENCE, share SWIFT code SCLAFR21 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 SACICAP VALLEE DU RHONE, VALENCE must provide SWIFT code SCLAFR21. 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 SACICAP VALLEE DU RHONE in VALENCE rely on SWIFT code SCLAFR21 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 SACICAP VALLEE DU RHONE →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for SACICAP VALLEE DU RHONE →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for SACICAP VALLEE DU RHONE →

How SWIFT Code SCLAFR21 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code SCLAFR21 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 SACICAP VALLEE DU RHONE.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: SACICAP VALLEE DU RHONE receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code SCLAFR21

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter SCLAFR21 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for VALENCE 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 SCLAFR21 directly with SACICAP VALLEE DU RHONE's VALENCE branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.