SWIFT/BIC code BIFEFRP1XXX
BIFEFRP1XXX belongs to Banque Internationale de Financement et de Negociation - Bifen in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BIFEFRP1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BIFEFRP1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Banque Internationale de Financement et de Negociation - Bifen |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Paris |
| Country | France |
The way the Banque Internationale de Financement et de Negociation - Bifen SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BIFE 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
What bank uses SWIFT code BIFEFRP1XXX?
BIFEFRP1XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Banque Internationale de Financement et de Negociation - Bifen in Paris, France. It is the code to use when a payment to Banque Internationale de Financement et de Negociation - Bifen does not need a specific branch.
Does Banque Internationale de Financement et de Negociation - Bifen have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – BIFEFRP1XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Banque Internationale de Financement et de Negociation - Bifen in France, so there is no branch code to choose.
What does each part of BIFEFRP1XXX stand for?
BIFE is the institution code of Banque Internationale de Financement et de Negociation - Bifen, FR stands for France, P1 is the location code and XXX means the head office.
Is BIFEFRP1 and BIFEFRP1XXX the same code?
Yes. BIFEFRP1 is the short version of BIFEFRP1XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Banque Internationale de Financement et de Negociation - Bifen in Paris.
What happens if I enter BIFEFRP1XXX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BIFEFRP1XXX against the details from Banque Internationale de Financement et de Negociation - Bifen before sending.
How long does a transfer to Banque Internationale de Financement et de Negociation - Bifen take in France?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. 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.