SWIFT/BIC code BKCHFRPP013

BKCHFRPP013 belongs to Bank of China, Paris Branch in Paris, France.

BKCHFRPP013

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBKCHFRPP013
8-character codeBKCHFRPP
Branch code013
BankBank of China, Paris Branch
BranchParis Agence D'ivry Subbbranch
CityParis
CountryFrance

The way the Bank of China, Paris Branch SWIFT/BIC is built up

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

BKCH 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.
013 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 is behind SWIFT code BKCHFRPP013?

The code BKCHFRPP013 belongs to Paris Agence D'ivry Subbbranch, part of Bank of China, Paris Branch in Paris, France. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of China, Paris Branch?

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.

Can I use BKCHFRPP instead of BKCHFRPP013?

BKCHFRPP points to the head office of Bank of China, Paris Branch, while BKCHFRPP013 is Paris Agence D'ivry Subbbranch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BKCHFRPP013.

What happens if I enter BKCHFRPP013 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BKCHFRPP013 with the recipient before you confirm.

Does Bank of China, Paris Branch have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of China, Paris Branch in France. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of China, Paris Branch.

What does each part of BKCHFRPP013 stand for?

BKCH is the bank code of Bank of China, Paris Branch, FR stands for France, PP is the code for the city or region and 013 identifies the department Paris Agence D'ivry Subbbranch.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.