BOFAFRP4ESF — BOFA SECURITIES EUROPE S.A.
BOFAFRP4ESF is the SWIFT/BIC code for BOFA SECURITIES EUROPE S.A. in PARIS, France — an 11-character branch code under ISO 9362.
BOFAFRP4ESF is the SWIFT/BIC code for BOFA SECURITIES EUROPE S.A. in PARIS, France. It is an 11-character branch identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
Head-office code: BOFAFRP4
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | BOFA SECURITIES EUROPE S.A. |
| Country | France (FR) |
| Location Code | P4 |
| Branch | CASH EQUITIES STOCK LOAN |
| Type | 11-character branch code (BIC11) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code BOFAFRP4ESF belong to?
The SWIFT code BOFAFRP4ESF identifies BOFA SECURITIES EUROPE S.A. in PARIS, France. This branch code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code BOFAFRP4ESF mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of BOFAFRP4ESF are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (BOFA) represent the bank code for BOFA SECURITIES EUROPE S.A.; characters 5-6 (FR) indicate the country code for France; characters 7-8 (P4) specify the location code; and the final characters (ESF) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code BOFAFRP4ESF active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) BOFAFRP4ESF is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters 'P4' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code BOFAFRP4 instead of BOFAFRP4ESF?
Yes. The 8-character code BOFAFRP4 represents the primary headquarters of BOFA SECURITIES EUROPE S.A.. The 11-character code BOFAFRP4ESF targets the specific branch directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to BOFAFRP4 (or BOFAFRP4XXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to BOFAFRP4ESF?
The physical address registered for BOFAFRP4ESF is: 51 RUE LA BOETIE, 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).