SWIFT/BIC code PSSTFRPPPAR
PSSTFRPPPAR belongs to La Banque Postale in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PSSTFRPPPAR |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PSSTFRPP |
| Branch code | PAR |
| Bank | La Banque Postale |
| Branch | Centre Financier de Paris |
| City | Paris |
| Country | France |
The way the La Banque Postale SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- PSST 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.
- PAR 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code PSSTFRPPPAR?
PSSTFRPPPAR is the SWIFT/BIC code of Centre Financier de Paris, part of La Banque Postale in Paris, France. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to La Banque Postale take in France?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need PSSTFRPPPAR for a euro transfer to France?
France belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need PSSTFRPPPAR.
What do the letters in PSSTFRPPPAR mean?
PSST is the institution code of La Banque Postale, FR stands for France, PP is the code for the city or region and PAR is the code of the department Centre Financier de Paris.
Does La Banque Postale have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 28 SWIFT/BIC codes for La Banque Postale in France, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of La Banque Postale.
What is the best way to send money to La Banque Postale?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.