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SWIFT/BIC code UTUBFRPPBEL

UTUBFRPPBEL belongs to Tunisian Foreign Bank in Paris, France.

UTUBFRPPBEL

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeUTUBFRPPBEL
8-character codeUTUBFRPP
Branch codeBEL
BankTunisian Foreign Bank
BranchBelleville
CityParis
CountryFrance

How the Tunisian Foreign Bank SWIFT/BIC works

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

UTUB 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.
BEL 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 branch uses SWIFT/BIC code UTUBFRPPBEL?

UTUBFRPPBEL identifies Belleville, a branch or department of Tunisian Foreign Bank in Paris, France. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use UTUBFRPP instead of UTUBFRPPBEL?

UTUBFRPP is the head office of Tunisian Foreign Bank, while UTUBFRPPBEL points to Belleville. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use UTUBFRPPBEL if the recipient asks for it.

What is the best way to send money to Tunisian Foreign Bank?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

What does each part of UTUBFRPPBEL stand for?

UTUB is the institution code of Tunisian Foreign Bank, FR stands for France, PP is the code for the city or region and BEL identifies the department Belleville.

Do I need UTUBFRPPBEL for a euro transfer to France?

France is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need UTUBFRPPBEL.

How long does a transfer to Tunisian Foreign Bank take in France?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

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