SWIFT/BIC code EDFGFRPPBBF
EDFGFRPPBBF belongs to Electricite de France in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | EDFGFRPPBBF |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | EDFGFRPP |
| Branch code | BBF |
| Bank | Electricite de France |
| Branch | — |
| City | Paris |
| Country | France |
How the Electricite de France SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- EDFG 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.
- BBF 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 branch uses SWIFT/BIC code EDFGFRPPBBF?
The code EDFGFRPPBBF belongs to Electricite de France, a branch or department of Electricite de France in Paris, France. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use EDFGFRPP instead of EDFGFRPPBBF?
EDFGFRPP points to the main office of Electricite de France, while EDFGFRPPBBF points to Electricite de France. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention EDFGFRPPBBF.
How long does it take to send money to Electricite de France in France?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need EDFGFRPPBBF to send euros to France?
France belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need EDFGFRPPBBF.
What does each part of EDFGFRPPBBF mean?
EDFG is the institution code of Electricite de France, FR is the ISO code of France, PP is the location code and BBF identifies the department Electricite de France.
Has Electricite de France got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 6 SWIFT/BIC codes for Electricite de France in France, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Electricite de France.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.