SWIFT/BIC code COGGFRP1XXX
COGGFRP1XXX belongs to Compagnie Generale de Garantie in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | COGGFRP1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | COGGFRP1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Compagnie Generale de Garantie |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Paris |
| Country | France |
The way the Compagnie Generale de Garantie SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- COGG 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 BIC COGGFRP1XXX?
COGGFRP1XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Compagnie Generale de Garantie in Paris, France. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Compagnie Generale de Garantie.
Does Compagnie Generale de Garantie use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – COGGFRP1XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Compagnie Generale de Garantie in France, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What is the best way to send money to Compagnie Generale de Garantie?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
Do I need COGGFRP1XXX to send euros to France?
France is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need COGGFRP1XXX.
How long does it take to send money to Compagnie Generale de Garantie in France?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Are COGGFRP1 and COGGFRP1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. COGGFRP1 is the short version of COGGFRP1XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version will reach Compagnie Generale de Garantie in Paris.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.