EDFGFRPP — ELECTRICITE DE FRANCE
EDFGFRPP is the SWIFT/BIC code for ELECTRICITE DE FRANCE in PARIS, France — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
EDFGFRPP is the SWIFT/BIC code for ELECTRICITE DE FRANCE in PARIS, France. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | ELECTRICITE DE FRANCE |
| 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 EDFGFRPP belong to?
The SWIFT code EDFGFRPP identifies ELECTRICITE DE FRANCE 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 EDFGFRPP mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of EDFGFRPP are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (EDFG) represent the bank code for ELECTRICITE DE FRANCE; 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 EDFGFRPP active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) EDFGFRPP 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 EDFGFRPP instead of EDFGFRPP?
Yes. The 8-character code EDFGFRPP represents the primary headquarters of ELECTRICITE DE FRANCE. The 11-character code EDFGFRPP targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to EDFGFRPP (or EDFGFRPPXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to EDFGFRPP?
The physical address registered for EDFGFRPP is: 22 AVENUE DE WAGRAM, 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).