SWIFT/BIC code WUIGFRP1SFP
WUIGFRP1SFP belongs to Western Union International Bank GMBH-French Branch in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | WUIGFRP1SFP |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | WUIGFRP1 |
| Branch code | SFP |
| Bank | Western Union International Bank GMBH-French Branch |
| Branch | — |
| City | Paris |
| Country | France |
The way the Western Union International Bank GMBH-French Branch SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- WUIG 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.
- SFP 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 bank is behind SWIFT code WUIGFRP1SFP?
The code WUIGFRP1SFP belongs to Western Union International Bank GMBH-French Branch, part of Western Union International Bank GMBH-French Branch in Paris, France. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has Western Union International Bank GMBH-French Branch got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for Western Union International Bank GMBH-French Branch in France, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
How long does a transfer to Western Union International Bank GMBH-French Branch 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 WUIGFRP1SFP to send euros to France?
France belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need WUIGFRP1SFP.
What do the letters in WUIGFRP1SFP stand for?
WUIG is the institution code of Western Union International Bank GMBH-French Branch, FR stands for France, P1 is the code for the city or region and SFP identifies the branch Western Union International Bank GMBH-French Branch.
Can I use WUIGFRP1 instead of WUIGFRP1SFP?
WUIGFRP1 points to the main office of Western Union International Bank GMBH-French Branch, while WUIGFRP1SFP is Western Union International Bank GMBH-French Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use WUIGFRP1SFP if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.