SWIFT/BIC code CAIOFRP1XXX

CAIOFRP1XXX belongs to Capitol in Paris, France.

CAIOFRP1XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCAIOFRP1XXX
8-character codeCAIOFRP1
Branch codeXXX
BankCapitol
BranchHead office
CityParis
CountryFrance

How the Capitol SWIFT/BIC is structured

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

CAIO 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 CAIOFRP1XXX?

CAIOFRP1XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Capitol in Paris, France. It is the code to use when a payment to Capitol does not need a specific branch.

How long does it take to send money to Capitol in France?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need CAIOFRP1XXX to send euros to France?

France is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need CAIOFRP1XXX.

Are CAIOFRP1 and CAIOFRP1XXX the same SWIFT code?

Yes, they are. CAIOFRP1 is the short version of CAIOFRP1XXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version routes your payment to Capitol in Paris.

What does each part of CAIOFRP1XXX stand for?

CAIO is the institution code of Capitol, FR is the ISO code of France, P1 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.

What is the best way to send money to Capitol in France?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send.

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