SWIFT / BIC Code
BCHAFR21
Banque Chalus
BCHAFR21 is the BIC (SWIFT code) of Banque Chalus, registered in Clermont-Ferrand. Its IBANs are 27 characters long. The bank receives SEPA Instant transfers and answers Verification of Payee name checks.
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BIC Breakdown
BCHA: institution identifier (4 letters)
FR: country code per ISO 3166-1
21: location code (city / timezone)
Bank Details
Payments it can receive
Banque Chalus's participation in the European payment schemes, from the EPC register of participants.
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IBAN format for 🇫🇷 France
France IBANs are 27 characters long.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SWIFT code for Banque Chalus?
BCHAFR21. Written with the head-office branch code it is BCHAFR21XXX; both forms reach the same bank. A euro transfer within SEPA needs only the IBAN.
What does BCHAFR21 mean?
"BCHA" identifies Banque Chalus, "FR" is the country code for France, "21" is the location code.
How long are Banque Chalus IBANs?
27 characters, like every IBAN from France: the country code FR, two check digits, the bank code (5 digits), the branch code (5 digits), the account number (11 characters) and the check key (2 digits).
Can I send an instant transfer to Banque Chalus?
Yes. The European Payments Council lists Banque Chalus in SEPA Instant Credit Transfer since 14 December 2018, so an instant euro transfer from a participating bank reaches its accounts in seconds.
Does Banque Chalus confirm the payee's name?
Yes. It answers Verification of Payee requests (since 9 October 2025), so the payer's bank can compare the name entered with the account holder's name before a euro transfer is sent.
Where is Banque Chalus's registered office?
5 Place de Jaude, 63000 Clermont-Ferrand, according to GLEIF. The European Payments Council lists 5, Place de Jaude, Clermont Ferrand as its address.