SWIFT / BIC Code
POUYFR21
Banque Pouyanne
POUYFR21 is the BIC (SWIFT code) of Banque Pouyanne, registered in Orthez. 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
POUY: institution identifier (4 letters)
FR: country code per ISO 3166-1
21: location code (city / timezone)
Bank Details
Payments it can receive
Banque Pouyanne'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 Pouyanne?
POUYFR21. Written with the head-office branch code it is POUYFR21XXX; both forms reach the same bank. A euro transfer within SEPA needs only the IBAN.
What does POUYFR21 mean?
"POUY" identifies Banque Pouyanne, "FR" is the country code for France, "21" is the location code.
How long are Banque Pouyanne 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 Pouyanne?
Yes. The European Payments Council lists Banque Pouyanne in SEPA Instant Credit Transfer since 5 May 2025, so an instant euro transfer from a participating bank reaches its accounts in seconds.
Does Banque Pouyanne confirm the payee's name?
Yes. It answers Verification of Payee requests (since 22 December 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 Pouyanne's registered office?
12 Place D'Armes, 64300 Orthez, according to GLEIF. The European Payments Council lists 12, Place D'Armes, Orthez as its address.