SWIFT/BIC code SOFAFRP1XXX
SOFAFRP1XXX belongs to Soficarte SAS in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SOFAFRP1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SOFAFRP1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Soficarte SAS |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Paris |
| Country | France |
How the Soficarte SAS SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SOFA 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 is behind BIC SOFAFRP1XXX?
The code SOFAFRP1XXX belongs to the main office of Soficarte SAS in Paris, France. Use it when you send money to an account at Soficarte SAS.
What happens if I use SOFAFRP1XXX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check SOFAFRP1XXX with the recipient before you confirm.
What does each part of SOFAFRP1XXX stand for?
SOFA is the bank code of Soficarte SAS, FR is the ISO code of France, P1 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
Does Soficarte SAS have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – SOFAFRP1XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Soficarte SAS in France, so there is no branch code to choose.
Is SOFAFRP1 and SOFAFRP1XXX the same code?
Yes. SOFAFRP1 is the short version of SOFAFRP1XXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version routes your payment to Soficarte SAS in Paris.
Do I need SOFAFRP1XXX to send euros to France?
France is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need SOFAFRP1XXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.