SWIFT/BIC code SAALFRP1XXX
SAALFRP1XXX belongs to Sanpaolo Bail in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SAALFRP1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SAALFRP1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Sanpaolo Bail |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Paris |
| Country | France |
How the Sanpaolo Bail SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SAAL 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
What bank uses SWIFT/BIC code SAALFRP1XXX?
SAALFRP1XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Sanpaolo Bail in Paris, France. Use it when you send money to an account at Sanpaolo Bail.
What do the letters in SAALFRP1XXX stand for?
SAAL is the institution code of Sanpaolo Bail, FR is the ISO code of France, P1 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
What happens if I use SAALFRP1XXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check SAALFRP1XXX with the recipient before sending.
Is SAALFRP1 and SAALFRP1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. SAALFRP1 is the 8-character version of SAALFRP1XXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version routes your payment to Sanpaolo Bail in Paris.
How long does it take to send money to Sanpaolo Bail in France?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need SAALFRP1XXX to send euros to France?
France belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need SAALFRP1XXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.