SWIFT/BIC code BACPFRPPDVP
BACPFRPPDVP belongs to Banque Centrale de Compensation - Lch.clearnet SA in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BACPFRPPDVP |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BACPFRPP |
| Branch code | DVP |
| Bank | Banque Centrale de Compensation - Lch.clearnet SA |
| Branch | — |
| 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.
- DVP 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
Which bank uses BIC BACPFRPPDVP?
BACPFRPPDVP identifies Banque Centrale de Compensation - Lch.clearnet SA, a unit 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 is the best way to send money to Banque Centrale de Compensation - Lch.clearnet SA in France?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What does each part of BACPFRPPDVP mean?
BACP is the institution code of Banque Centrale de Compensation - Lch.clearnet SA, FR stands for France, PP is the location code and DVP is the code of the department Banque Centrale de Compensation - Lch.clearnet SA.
Can I use BACPFRPP instead of BACPFRPPDVP?
BACPFRPP is the head office of Banque Centrale de Compensation - Lch.clearnet SA, while BACPFRPPDVP points to Banque Centrale de Compensation - Lch.clearnet SA. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BACPFRPPDVP if the recipient asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Banque Centrale de Compensation - Lch.clearnet SA in France?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BACPFRPPDVP to send euros to France?
France belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need BACPFRPPDVP.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.