SWIFT/BIC code CPPTFRP1XXX
CPPTFRP1XXX belongs to B SA in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CPPTFRP1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CPPTFRP1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | B SA |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Paris |
| Country | France |
How the B SA SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- CPPT 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 CPPTFRP1XXX?
CPPTFRP1XXX identifies the headquarters of B SA in Paris, France. Use it when you send money to an account at B SA.
What do the letters in CPPTFRP1XXX stand for?
CPPT is the institution code of B SA, FR is the ISO code of France, P1 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
What is the cheapest way to send money to B SA in France?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
Are CPPTFRP1 and CPPTFRP1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. CPPTFRP1 is the short version of CPPTFRP1XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to B SA in Paris.
Do I need CPPTFRP1XXX for a euro transfer to France?
France belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need CPPTFRP1XXX.
Does B SA use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, CPPTFRP1XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for B SA in France, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.