SWIFT / BIC Code
WHAWFR21
W-HA
WHAWFR21 is the BIC (SWIFT code) of W-HA, based in Puteaux. Its IBANs are 27 characters long. The bank takes part in SEPA credit transfers.
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BIC Breakdown
WHAW: institution identifier (4 letters)
FR: country code per ISO 3166-1
21: location code (city / timezone)
Bank Details
Payments it can receive
W-HA'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 W-HA?
WHAWFR21. Written with the head-office branch code it is WHAWFR21XXX; both forms reach the same bank. A euro transfer within SEPA needs only the IBAN.
What does WHAWFR21 mean?
"WHAW" identifies W-HA, "FR" is the country code for France, "21" is the location code.
How long are W-HA 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 W-HA?
W-HA is not listed in SEPA Instant Credit Transfer, so a euro transfer to it goes as a standard SEPA credit transfer.
Does W-HA confirm the payee's name?
Yes. It answers Verification of Payee requests (since 5 October 2025), so the payer's bank can compare the name entered with the account holder's name before a euro transfer is sent.