SWIFT/BIC code ELBAFRPPXXX
ELBAFRPPXXX belongs to Electro Banque in Boulogne Billancourt, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ELBAFRPPXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ELBAFRPP |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Electro Banque |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Boulogne Billancourt |
| Country | France |
The way the Electro Banque SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ELBA 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
Which bank is behind BIC ELBAFRPPXXX?
ELBAFRPPXXX identifies the headquarters of Electro Banque in Boulogne Billancourt, France. Use it when a payment to Electro Banque does not need a specific branch.
What does each part of ELBAFRPPXXX mean?
ELBA is the bank code of Electro Banque, FR is the ISO code of France, PP is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
What is the best way to send money to Electro Banque in France?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
What happens if I use ELBAFRPPXXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check ELBAFRPPXXX against the details from Electro Banque before you confirm.
Is ELBAFRPP and ELBAFRPPXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. ELBAFRPP is the short version of ELBAFRPPXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both routes your payment to Electro Banque in Boulogne Billancourt.
Do I need ELBAFRPPXXX to send euros to France?
France belongs to 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 ELBAFRPPXXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.