Abe Clearing SAS/Eba Clearing SWIFT/BIC code

Abe Clearing SAS/Eba Clearing SWIFT code: EBAPFRPP

EBAPFRPP and EBAPFRPPXXX are two spellings of the same SWIFT/BIC code, and both lead to Abe Clearing SAS/Eba Clearing in Paris. A BIC does one job: it ensures that a cross-border transfer reaches the right bank. You will need it mostly when dealing with transfers between countries or a currency.

This page is meant to help people who sends money to an account at Abe Clearing SAS/Eba Clearing without mistakes. Remember that the SWIFT code only identifies the bank, not the account: the account number or IBAN takes care of that.

Protect yourself against fake payment requests

Be alert when a contact suddenly asks you to send money to another account or a bank in another country. That EBAPFRPP is a real code is no guarantee that the account is genuine.

Check new payment details via a separate channel, not by replying to the message. Be suspicious of urgent requests, unusual wording or an email address that differs by one letter. If money has already gone to a fraudster, call your bank right away – speed improves the chance of getting it back.

Fraud also target the receiver. Someone sends too much and wants you to return the difference via a different route. A screenshot of a transfer proves nothing – check your own account.

Sending EUR to Abe Clearing SAS/Eba Clearing

The currency in France is the Euro (EUR). If you send another currency, the amount gets converted at some point. There is rarely a separate charge for that conversion – the cost sits in the rate.

Who converts the money matters: every bank has its own margin. Transferring the money already in EUR usually prevents a second conversion at the receiving end, provided the rate you get is fair.

The rate for EUR changes throughout the day, so the amount you see is usually only valid for a short time. For regular payments, a slightly better rate make a real difference over time.

Getting paid from abroad into a Abe Clearing SAS/Eba Clearing account

A sender in another country will ask for several details from you – incomplete details often cause delays. Share your name as the bank knows it, the IBAN or account number, SWIFT code EBAPFRPPXXX and your address, which some banks require.

It helps to include the bank name and its city too, since some forms ask for it. Check the details before you share them – a sender rarely spots a mistake in someone else’s details.

Do not be surprised if the incoming amount is smaller than what the sender paid. Charges on incoming payments differ per bank. On invoices, you can state how the fees are split.

Head office or branch code at Abe Clearing SAS/Eba Clearing?

We have 4 SWIFT/BIC codes for Abe Clearing SAS/Eba Clearing in 1 places. Next to the head office code EBAPFRPPXXX, there are codes for regional offices and specialised units.

If nobody asks you for a branch code, use EBAPFRPPXXX. Only use a branch code when your contact gives you that exact code, for example on a letter or invoice.

Not sure which code applies? Check with the recipient, or look at a recent statement from Abe Clearing SAS/Eba Clearing. Codes can change when banks reorganise, so do not rely on old paperwork.

EBAPFRPP or EBAPFRPPXXX – which one to use?

A BIC is made up of a few fixed parts: characters one to four stand for the bank, characters five and six show the country and the two after that indicate the location. Together, these eight characters form EBAPFRPP – the version you usually see online.

The long version adds three more characters that identify a branch or department. When those three characters are XXX, the code points to the head office, which is why EBAPFRPPXXX and EBAPFRPP lead to the same place.

Enter the code as one block, in capitals and without separators, exactly as shown here. A wrong character can send the money to another bank.

Verifying the SWIFT code of Abe Clearing SAS/Eba Clearing

The most reliable source for the BIC is the recipient’s own bank details – an invoice, a statement or a screenshot from online banking. If the code you have does not match EBAPFRPP or EBAPFRPPXXX, stop and ask: check with the recipient or with Abe Clearing SAS/Eba Clearing directly.

Errors in the BIC are annoying more than fatal. An error in the IBAN or account number is a bigger problem, because the money may be credited to someone else.

A validity check in your banking app merely confirms that the code exists, not that it is the right account. Some banks now check the payee name with the account before you confirm; take any warning seriously. A small test payment can be a sensible step for large sums.

What a transfer from Abe Clearing SAS/Eba Clearing abroad really costs

If you transfer money abroad from Abe Clearing SAS/Eba Clearing, the fee you see is rarely all of the cost. Besides the transfer fee, correspondent or intermediary banks may take a cut, and if the money changes currency the bank often uses a rate that is less favourable than the real market rate.

That exchange rate margin tends to be the biggest item even though it is not listed as a fee. Check the rate you are offered against the mid-market rate, the midpoint between buy and sell rates you see on financial sites. The difference is your real conversion cost.

Specialised transfer providers often use a rate near the mid-market rate with clearer fees. Next time you send money, take a minute to compare the total cost on GoldexPay. Choosing a specialist does not require closing your account at Abe Clearing SAS/Eba Clearing – you pay the provider from your own account.

About this information

The codes on this page come from public sources which we refresh regularly. Banks merge, close branches and change codes. The figures we show are based on our own data.

Before a payment that matters, always confirm the BIC with Abe Clearing SAS/Eba Clearing or with the recipient. GoldexPay is independent of Abe Clearing SAS/Eba Clearing. Found outdated information? Let us know through the contact page.

How long does an international transfer to Abe Clearing SAS/Eba Clearing take?

A SWIFT payment typically needs one to a few business days. Bank holidays in either country can add a day or more. Extra checks on larger or unusual payments may also cause some delay.

A growing number of banks are connected to SWIFT gpi for faster and traceable payments. Each payment carries a unique reference, the UETR, which your bank can use to see where the money is. Keep your transfer receipt until the money has arrived; it contains the details a bank needs to start a trace.

A delayed transfer has to be traced by the sending bank on the basis of the transfer details. Ask the sender for a copy of the payment confirmation.

Do you need EBAPFRPP for a SEPA transfer?

France is part of the SEPA area, the zone for standardised euro payments. For a standard euro transfer within SEPA, you normally only need the IBAN.

A SWIFT code like EBAPFRPP does matter for payments in other currencies and when the money comes from outside SEPA. A few forms also show a field for the BIC; in that case, fill in EBAPFRPP or EBAPFRPPXXX.

SEPA transfers usually arrive by the next business day; instant payments are faster if both banks offer them. Fees for SEPA transfers are generally low, as long as no currency conversion is involved.