SWIFT/BIC code ESAZFRPPXXX
ESAZFRPPXXX belongs to European Space Agency in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ESAZFRPPXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ESAZFRPP |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | European Space Agency |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Paris |
| Country | France |
The way the European Space Agency SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ESAZ 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 ESAZFRPPXXX?
The code ESAZFRPPXXX belongs to the headquarters of European Space Agency in Paris, France. Use it when you send money to an account at European Space Agency.
Does European Space Agency have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, ESAZFRPPXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for European Space Agency in France, so there is no branch code to choose.
How long does a transfer to European Space Agency take in France?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need ESAZFRPPXXX to send euros to France?
France is part of 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 still need ESAZFRPPXXX.
Are ESAZFRPP and ESAZFRPPXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. ESAZFRPP is the 8-character version of ESAZFRPPXXX. XXX simply means head office, so both routes your payment to European Space Agency in Paris.
What do the letters in ESAZFRPPXXX mean?
ESAZ is the bank code of European Space Agency, FR is the ISO code of France, PP is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.