SWIFT/BIC code BIARFRPPXXX
BIARFRPPXXX belongs to Banque Bia in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BIARFRPPXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BIARFRPP |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Banque Bia |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Paris |
| Country | France |
The way the Banque Bia SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BIAR 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.
- 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
What bank uses SWIFT/BIC code BIARFRPPXXX?
BIARFRPPXXX identifies the main office of Banque Bia in Paris, France. It is the code to use when a payment to Banque Bia does not need a specific branch.
What do the letters in BIARFRPPXXX mean?
BIAR is the bank code of Banque Bia, FR is the ISO code of France, PP is the location code and XXX means the head office.
What happens if I use BIARFRPPXXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BIARFRPPXXX with the recipient before you confirm.
Do I need BIARFRPPXXX to send euros to France?
France belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need BIARFRPPXXX.
How long does a transfer to Banque Bia take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Are BIARFRPP and BIARFRPPXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. BIARFRPP is the 8-character version of BIARFRPPXXX. XXX simply means head office, so both routes your payment to Banque Bia in Paris.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.