SWIFT/BIC code SFGMFRP1XXX
SFGMFRP1XXX belongs to Societe Financiere de Grands Magasins SA in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SFGMFRP1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SFGMFRP1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Societe Financiere de Grands Magasins SA |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Paris |
| Country | France |
The way the Societe Financiere de Grands Magasins SA SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SFGM 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/BIC code SFGMFRP1XXX?
SFGMFRP1XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Societe Financiere de Grands Magasins SA in Paris, France. Use it when you send money to an account at Societe Financiere de Grands Magasins SA.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Societe Financiere de Grands Magasins SA?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Are SFGMFRP1 and SFGMFRP1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. SFGMFRP1 is the 8-character version of SFGMFRP1XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Societe Financiere de Grands Magasins SA in Paris.
Do I need SFGMFRP1XXX for a euro transfer to France?
France belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need SFGMFRP1XXX.
How long does a transfer to Societe Financiere de Grands Magasins SA take in France?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What do the letters in SFGMFRP1XXX mean?
SFGM is the bank code of Societe Financiere de Grands Magasins SA, FR stands for France, P1 is the location code and XXX marks the head office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.