SWIFT/BIC code SIPFFR22XXX

SIPFFR22XXX belongs to Groupe Petit Forestier in Villepinte, France.

SIPFFR22XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSIPFFR22XXX
8-character codeSIPFFR22
Branch codeXXX
BankGroupe Petit Forestier
BranchHead office
CityVillepinte
CountryFrance

How the Groupe Petit Forestier SWIFT/BIC is structured

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

SIPF Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
FR Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
22 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 SIPFFR22XXX?

SIPFFR22XXX identifies the headquarters of Groupe Petit Forestier in Villepinte, France. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Groupe Petit Forestier.

Are SIPFFR22 and SIPFFR22XXX the same code?

Yes. SIPFFR22 is the 8-character version of SIPFFR22XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version will reach Groupe Petit Forestier in Villepinte.

Do I need SIPFFR22XXX 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. For other currencies you do need SIPFFR22XXX.

How long does it take to send money to Groupe Petit Forestier in France?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Does Groupe Petit Forestier use a single SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes – SIPFFR22XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Groupe Petit Forestier in France, so there is no branch code to choose.

What is the best way to send money to Groupe Petit Forestier?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send.

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