SWIFT/BIC code CEFPFRPPXXX
CEFPFRPPXXX belongs to Council of Europe Development Bank in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CEFPFRPPXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CEFPFRPP |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Council of Europe Development Bank |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Paris |
| Country | France |
The way the Council of Europe Development Bank SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- CEFP 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.
- 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/BIC code CEFPFRPPXXX?
CEFPFRPPXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Council of Europe Development Bank in Paris, France. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Council of Europe Development Bank.
Are CEFPFRPP and CEFPFRPPXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. CEFPFRPP is the short version of CEFPFRPPXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Council of Europe Development Bank in Paris.
How long does it take to send money to Council of Europe Development Bank in France?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need CEFPFRPPXXX to send euros to France?
France is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need CEFPFRPPXXX.
What does each part of CEFPFRPPXXX stand for?
CEFP is the institution code of Council of Europe Development Bank, FR stands for France, PP is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Council of Europe Development Bank?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.