SWIFT/BIC code LOURFRP1XXX
LOURFRP1XXX belongs to Lourmel in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOURFRP1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOURFRP1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Lourmel |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Paris |
| Country | France |
The way the Lourmel SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- LOUR 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 BIC LOURFRP1XXX?
LOURFRP1XXX identifies the head office of Lourmel in Paris, France. Use it when you send money to an account at Lourmel.
What does each part of LOURFRP1XXX stand for?
LOUR is the bank code of Lourmel, FR is the ISO code of France, P1 is the location code and XXX marks the main office.
Does Lourmel have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, LOURFRP1XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Lourmel in France, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Do I need LOURFRP1XXX for a euro transfer 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 LOURFRP1XXX.
How long does it take to send money to Lourmel?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Is LOURFRP1 and LOURFRP1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. LOURFRP1 is the 8-character version of LOURFRP1XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both routes your payment to Lourmel in Paris.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.