SWIFT/BIC code UNESFRPPXXX
UNESFRPPXXX belongs to Unesco (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UNESFRPPXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UNESFRPP |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Unesco (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Paris |
| Country | France |
How the Unesco (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- UNES 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
Which institution uses BIC UNESFRPPXXX?
UNESFRPPXXX identifies the headquarters of Unesco (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization in Paris, France. It is the code to use when a payment to Unesco (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization does not need a specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Unesco (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send.
What does each part of UNESFRPPXXX mean?
UNES is the bank code of Unesco (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, FR is the ISO code of France, PP is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
How long does a transfer to Unesco (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization take in France?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need UNESFRPPXXX for a euro transfer to France?
France is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need UNESFRPPXXX.
Are UNESFRPP and UNESFRPPXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. UNESFRPP is the short version of UNESFRPPXXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version will reach Unesco (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization in Paris.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.