SWIFT/BIC code COTUFRP1XXX
COTUFRP1XXX belongs to Ge Corporate Banking Europe S A S in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | COTUFRP1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | COTUFRP1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Ge Corporate Banking Europe S A S |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Paris |
| Country | France |
The way the Ge Corporate Banking Europe S A S SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- COTU 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/BIC code COTUFRP1XXX?
The code COTUFRP1XXX belongs to the head office of Ge Corporate Banking Europe S A S in Paris, France. Use it when a payment to Ge Corporate Banking Europe S A S does not need a specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Ge Corporate Banking Europe S A S in France?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.
What do the letters in COTUFRP1XXX stand for?
COTU is the institution code of Ge Corporate Banking Europe S A S, FR stands for France, P1 is the location code and XXX marks the head office.
Are COTUFRP1 and COTUFRP1XXX the same code?
Yes. COTUFRP1 is the 8-character version of COTUFRP1XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Ge Corporate Banking Europe S A S in Paris.
Do I need COTUFRP1XXX 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 COTUFRP1XXX.
How long does a transfer to Ge Corporate Banking Europe S A S take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.