SWIFT / BIC Code
CEAYFR22
CentralPay
CEAYFR22 is the BIC (SWIFT code) of CentralPay, registered in Tours. 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
CEAY: institution identifier (4 letters)
FR: country code per ISO 3166-1
22: location code (city / timezone)
Bank Details
Payments it can receive
CentralPay's participation in the European payment schemes, from the EPC register of participants.
Verification of Payee lets the payer's bank compare the name typed on a euro transfer with the account holder's name. This page shows whether the bank takes part; ibanchecker.cash does not check names.
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IBAN format for 🇫🇷 France
France IBANs are 27 characters long.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SWIFT code for CentralPay?
CEAYFR22. Written with the head-office branch code it is CEAYFR22XXX; both forms reach the same bank. A euro transfer within SEPA needs only the IBAN.
What does CEAYFR22 mean?
"CEAY" identifies CentralPay, "FR" is the country code for France, "22" is the location code.
How long are CentralPay 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 CentralPay?
Yes. The European Payments Council lists CentralPay in SEPA Instant Credit Transfer since 4 November 2024, so an instant euro transfer from a participating bank reaches its accounts in seconds.
Does CentralPay 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 CentralPay's registered office?
19 Rue Edouard Vaillant, 37000 Tours, according to GLEIF. The European Payments Council lists 19 rue Edouard Vaillant, Tours as its address.