ECARFR22 — EUROPCAR HOLDING
ECARFR22 is the SWIFT/BIC code for EUROPCAR HOLDING in GUYANCOURT, France — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
ECARFR22 is the SWIFT/BIC code for EUROPCAR HOLDING in GUYANCOURT, France. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | EUROPCAR HOLDING |
| Country | France (FR) |
| Location Code | 22 |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code ECARFR22 belong to?
The SWIFT code ECARFR22 identifies EUROPCAR HOLDING in GUYANCOURT, France. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code ECARFR22 mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of ECARFR22 are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (ECAR) represent the bank code for EUROPCAR HOLDING; characters 5-6 (FR) indicate the country code for France; characters 7-8 (22) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code ECARFR22 active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) ECARFR22 is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters '22' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code ECARFR22 instead of ECARFR22?
Yes. The 8-character code ECARFR22 represents the primary headquarters of EUROPCAR HOLDING. The 11-character code ECARFR22 targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to ECARFR22 (or ECARFR22XXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to ECARFR22?
The physical address registered for ECARFR22 is: 13 TER BOULEVARD BERTHIER, 75017, GUYANCOURT, France. Verify this address matches your recipient's branch details before initiating a transaction.
Sources & References
- 🌐 ISO 9362: The official standard defining the Business Identifier Code (BIC) format guidelines.
- 🏢 SWIFT Registration Authority: The organization designated by ISO to register and publish BICs (swift.com).