SWIFT/BIC code BSCHFRPPBF1
BSCHFRPPBF1 belongs to Banco Santander S.A. in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BSCHFRPPBF1 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BSCHFRPP |
| Branch code | BF1 |
| Bank | Banco Santander S.A. |
| Branch | — |
| City | Paris |
| Country | France |
The way the Banco Santander S.A. SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BSCH 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.
- BF1 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 is behind BIC BSCHFRPPBF1?
BSCHFRPPBF1 identifies Banco Santander S.A., a unit of Banco Santander S.A. in Paris, France. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need BSCHFRPPBF1 for a euro transfer to France?
France belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need BSCHFRPPBF1.
How long does a transfer to Banco Santander S.A. take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use BSCHFRPP instead of BSCHFRPPBF1?
BSCHFRPP is the head office of Banco Santander S.A., while BSCHFRPPBF1 is Banco Santander S.A.. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BSCHFRPPBF1.
What happens if I use BSCHFRPPBF1 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BSCHFRPPBF1 with the recipient before you confirm.
What does each part of BSCHFRPPBF1 stand for?
BSCH is the institution code of Banco Santander S.A., FR stands for France, PP is the location code and BF1 identifies the branch Banco Santander S.A..
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.