SWIFT/BIC code BACPFRPPCLI
BACPFRPPCLI belongs to Banque Centrale de Compensation - Lch.clearnet SA in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BACPFRPPCLI |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BACPFRPP |
| Branch code | CLI |
| Bank | Banque Centrale de Compensation - Lch.clearnet SA |
| Branch | Target2/Rtgs Account - Ancillary System For Client Activities |
| City | Paris |
| Country | France |
How the Banque Centrale de Compensation - Lch.clearnet SA SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BACP Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- FR Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- PP Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- CLI Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
What bank uses SWIFT/BIC code BACPFRPPCLI?
BACPFRPPCLI identifies Target2/Rtgs Account - Ancillary System For Client Activities, part of Banque Centrale de Compensation - Lch.clearnet SA in Paris, France. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of BACPFRPPCLI stand for?
BACP is the institution code of Banque Centrale de Compensation - Lch.clearnet SA, FR stands for France, PP is the location code and CLI identifies the branch Target2/Rtgs Account - Ancillary System For Client Activities.
Can I use BACPFRPP instead of BACPFRPPCLI?
BACPFRPP points to the head office of Banque Centrale de Compensation - Lch.clearnet SA, while BACPFRPPCLI points to Target2/Rtgs Account - Ancillary System For Client Activities. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BACPFRPPCLI if the recipient asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Banque Centrale de Compensation - Lch.clearnet SA?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Do I need BACPFRPPCLI to send euros to France?
France is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need BACPFRPPCLI.
How long does a transfer to Banque Centrale de Compensation - Lch.clearnet SA take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.