SWIFT/BIC code CEFAFRP1XXX
CEFAFRP1XXX belongs to Centre Francais du Patrimoine in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CEFAFRP1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CEFAFRP1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Centre Francais du Patrimoine |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Paris |
| Country | France |
The way the Centre Francais du Patrimoine SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- CEFA 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 is behind BIC CEFAFRP1XXX?
CEFAFRP1XXX identifies the headquarters of Centre Francais du Patrimoine in Paris, France. It is the code to use when a payment to Centre Francais du Patrimoine does not need a specific branch.
Are CEFAFRP1 and CEFAFRP1XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. CEFAFRP1 is the short version of CEFAFRP1XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version routes your payment to Centre Francais du Patrimoine in Paris.
How long does a transfer to Centre Francais du Patrimoine take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need CEFAFRP1XXX 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. If you send another currency you do need CEFAFRP1XXX.
What happens if I use CEFAFRP1XXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check CEFAFRP1XXX against the details from Centre Francais du Patrimoine before sending.
Does Centre Francais du Patrimoine use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – CEFAFRP1XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Centre Francais du Patrimoine in France, so there is no branch code to choose.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.