SWIFT/BIC code COMMFRPPXXX
COMMFRPPXXX belongs to Bank of Communications (Luxembourg) S.A. Paris Branch in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | COMMFRPPXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | COMMFRPP |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bank of Communications (Luxembourg) S.A. Paris Branch |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Paris |
| Country | France |
The way the Bank of Communications (Luxembourg) S.A. Paris Branch SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- COMM 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
What bank uses SWIFT code COMMFRPPXXX?
COMMFRPPXXX identifies the main office of Bank of Communications (Luxembourg) S.A. Paris Branch in Paris, France. Use it when you send money to an account at Bank of Communications (Luxembourg) S.A. Paris Branch.
What does each part of COMMFRPPXXX mean?
COMM is the institution code of Bank of Communications (Luxembourg) S.A. Paris Branch, FR is the ISO code of France, PP is the location code and XXX means the head office.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of Communications (Luxembourg) S.A. Paris Branch?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Do I need COMMFRPPXXX 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 do need COMMFRPPXXX.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Communications (Luxembourg) S.A. Paris Branch take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Are COMMFRPP and COMMFRPPXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. COMMFRPP is the 8-character version of COMMFRPPXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version will reach Bank of Communications (Luxembourg) S.A. Paris Branch in Paris.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.