SWIFT / BIC Code
FPELFR21
Nickel
FPELFR21 is the BIC (SWIFT code) of FINANCIERE DES PAIEMENTS ELECTRONIQUES, registered in Charenton-le-Pont. 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
FPEL: institution identifier (4 letters)
FR: country code per ISO 3166-1
21: location code (city / timezone)
Bank Details
Payments it can receive
Nickel'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 Nickel?
FPELFR21. Written with the head-office branch code it is FPELFR21XXX; both forms reach the same bank. A euro transfer within SEPA needs only the IBAN.
What does FPELFR21 mean?
"FPEL" identifies Nickel, "FR" is the country code for France, "21" is the location code.
How long are Nickel 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 Nickel?
Yes. The European Payments Council lists Nickel in SEPA Instant Credit Transfer since 2 May 2022, so an instant euro transfer from a participating bank reaches its accounts in seconds.
Does Nickel confirm the payee's name?
Yes. It answers Verification of Payee requests (since 6 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 Nickel's registered office?
1 Place des Marseillais, 94220 Charenton-le-Pont, according to GLEIF. The European Payments Council lists 1 Place des Marseillais, Charenton le Pont as its address.