SWIFT/BIC code VIVEFRPPXXX

VIVEFRPPXXX belongs to Vivendi in Paris, France.

VIVEFRPPXXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeVIVEFRPPXXX
8-character codeVIVEFRPP
Branch codeXXX
BankVivendi
BranchHead office
CityParis
CountryFrance

How the Vivendi SWIFT/BIC is built up

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

VIVE 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

What bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code VIVEFRPPXXX?

VIVEFRPPXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Vivendi in Paris, France. Use it when a payment to Vivendi does not need a specific branch.

What is the best way to send money to Vivendi in France?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send.

Does Vivendi use a single SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes – VIVEFRPPXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Vivendi in France, so you do not need to pick a branch code.

What happens if I use VIVEFRPPXXX incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check VIVEFRPPXXX with the recipient before sending.

What do the letters in VIVEFRPPXXX mean?

VIVE is the bank code of Vivendi, FR is the ISO code of France, PP is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.

Do I need VIVEFRPPXXX for a euro transfer to France?

France belongs to 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 VIVEFRPPXXX.

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