SWIFT/BIC code GEFVFRP1XXX
GEFVFRP1XXX belongs to Generale de Financements et de Services in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GEFVFRP1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GEFVFRP1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Generale de Financements et de Services |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Paris |
| Country | France |
The way the Generale de Financements et de Services SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- GEFV 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 uses BIC GEFVFRP1XXX?
The code GEFVFRP1XXX belongs to the head office of Generale de Financements et de Services in Paris, France. It is the code to use when a payment to Generale de Financements et de Services does not need a specific branch.
Are GEFVFRP1 and GEFVFRP1XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. GEFVFRP1 is the short version of GEFVFRP1XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version will reach Generale de Financements et de Services in Paris.
How long does a transfer to Generale de Financements et de Services take in France?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need GEFVFRP1XXX 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 still need GEFVFRP1XXX.
Does Generale de Financements et de Services have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – GEFVFRP1XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Generale de Financements et de Services in France, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Generale de Financements et de Services?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.