SWIFT/BIC code OCIRFRP1XXX

OCIRFRP1XXX belongs to Ocirp in Paris, France.

OCIRFRP1XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeOCIRFRP1XXX
8-character codeOCIRFRP1
Branch codeXXX
BankOcirp
BranchHead office
CityParis
CountryFrance

The way the Ocirp SWIFT/BIC works

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

OCIR 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 SWIFT code OCIRFRP1XXX?

OCIRFRP1XXX identifies the head office of Ocirp in Paris, France. It is the code to use when a payment to Ocirp does not need a specific branch.

Does Ocirp use only one SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes, OCIRFRP1XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Ocirp in France, so you do not need to pick a branch code.

What does each part of OCIRFRP1XXX stand for?

OCIR is the institution code of Ocirp, FR stands for France, P1 is the location code and XXX means the main office.

Are OCIRFRP1 and OCIRFRP1XXX the same code?

Yes, they are. OCIRFRP1 is the 8-character version of OCIRFRP1XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version routes your payment to Ocirp in Paris.

How long does a transfer to Ocirp take?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need OCIRFRP1XXX to send euros to France?

France is part of 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 OCIRFRP1XXX.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.