SWIFT/BIC code SAAVFRPPXXX
SAAVFRPPXXX belongs to Sanofi SA in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SAAVFRPPXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SAAVFRPP |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Sanofi SA |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Paris |
| Country | France |
How the Sanofi SA SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SAAV 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.
- 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 BIC SAAVFRPPXXX?
SAAVFRPPXXX identifies the headquarters of Sanofi SA in Paris, France. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Sanofi SA.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Sanofi SA in France?
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.
What do the letters in SAAVFRPPXXX mean?
SAAV is the institution code of Sanofi SA, FR is the ISO code of France, PP is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
Is SAAVFRPP and SAAVFRPPXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. SAAVFRPP is the short version of SAAVFRPPXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Sanofi SA in Paris.
How long does it take to send money to Sanofi SA in France?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need SAAVFRPPXXX 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. If you send another currency you do need SAAVFRPPXXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.