SWIFT/BIC code BFCAFRP1XXX
BFCAFRP1XXX belongs to Banque Financiere Cardif in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BFCAFRP1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BFCAFRP1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Banque Financiere Cardif |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Paris |
| Country | France |
How the Banque Financiere Cardif SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BFCA Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- FR Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- P1 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX 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 institution is behind SWIFT code BFCAFRP1XXX?
The code BFCAFRP1XXX belongs to the head office of Banque Financiere Cardif in Paris, France. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Banque Financiere Cardif.
What does each part of BFCAFRP1XXX mean?
BFCA is the bank code of Banque Financiere Cardif, FR is the ISO code of France, P1 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
Do I need BFCAFRP1XXX for a euro transfer to France?
France belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need BFCAFRP1XXX.
How long does a transfer to Banque Financiere Cardif take in France?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Is BFCAFRP1 and BFCAFRP1XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. BFCAFRP1 is the 8-character version of BFCAFRP1XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both will reach Banque Financiere Cardif in Paris.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Banque Financiere Cardif in France?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.