SWIFT Code STERFR22 — SOPRA STERIA GROUP, ANNECY LE VIEUX

About SWIFT Code STERFR22 — SOPRA STERIA GROUP, ANNECY LE VIEUX

SWIFT code STERFR22 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for SOPRA STERIA GROUP in ANNECY LE VIEUX, 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 SOPRA STERIA GROUP for all outward international remittances from ANNECY LE VIEUX. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code STERFR22

The code STERFR22 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code STERFR22

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your SOPRA STERIA GROUP account in ANNECY LE VIEUX, share SWIFT code STERFR22 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 SOPRA STERIA GROUP, ANNECY LE VIEUX must provide SWIFT code STERFR22. 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 SOPRA STERIA GROUP in ANNECY LE VIEUX rely on SWIFT code STERFR22 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 SOPRA STERIA GROUP →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for SOPRA STERIA GROUP →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for SOPRA STERIA GROUP →

How SWIFT Code STERFR22 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code STERFR22 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 SOPRA STERIA GROUP.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: SOPRA STERIA GROUP receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code STERFR22

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter STERFR22 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for ANNECY LE VIEUX 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 STERFR22 directly with SOPRA STERIA GROUP's ANNECY LE VIEUX branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.