SWIFT/BIC code BACPFRPPSBL
BACPFRPPSBL belongs to Banque Centrale de Compensation - Lch.clearnet SA in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BACPFRPPSBL |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BACPFRPP |
| Branch code | SBL |
| Bank | Banque Centrale de Compensation - Lch.clearnet SA |
| Branch | Secfinex |
| City | Paris |
| Country | France |
The way 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.
- SBL 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 BACPFRPPSBL?
BACPFRPPSBL identifies Secfinex, a branch or department of Banque Centrale de Compensation - Lch.clearnet SA in Paris, France. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use BACPFRPPSBL with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BACPFRPPSBL against the details from Banque Centrale de Compensation - Lch.clearnet SA before you confirm.
What is the best way to send money to Banque Centrale de Compensation - Lch.clearnet SA in France?
Banks often 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.
Do I need BACPFRPPSBL for a euro transfer to France?
France is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need BACPFRPPSBL.
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.
What does each part of BACPFRPPSBL mean?
BACP is the institution code of Banque Centrale de Compensation - Lch.clearnet SA, FR stands for France, PP is the location code and SBL identifies the department Secfinex.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.