ARABFRPP — EUROPE ARAB BANK SA
ARABFRPP is the SWIFT/BIC code for EUROPE ARAB BANK SA in PARIS, France — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
ARABFRPP is the SWIFT/BIC code for EUROPE ARAB BANK SA in PARIS, France. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | EUROPE ARAB BANK SA |
| Country | France (FR) |
| Location Code | PP |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code ARABFRPP belong to?
The SWIFT code ARABFRPP identifies EUROPE ARAB BANK SA in PARIS, France. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code ARABFRPP mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of ARABFRPP are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (ARAB) represent the bank code for EUROPE ARAB BANK SA; characters 5-6 (FR) indicate the country code for France; characters 7-8 (PP) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code ARABFRPP active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) ARABFRPP is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters 'PP' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code ARABFRPP instead of ARABFRPP?
Yes. The 8-character code ARABFRPP represents the primary headquarters of EUROPE ARAB BANK SA. The 11-character code ARABFRPP targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to ARABFRPP (or ARABFRPPXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to ARABFRPP?
The physical address registered for ARABFRPP is: 41 AVENUE DE FRIEDLAND, 75008, PARIS, France. Verify this address matches your recipient's branch details before initiating a transaction.
Sources & References
- 🌐 ISO 9362: The official standard defining the Business Identifier Code (BIC) format guidelines.
- 🏢 SWIFT Registration Authority: The organization designated by ISO to register and publish BICs (swift.com).