ESMAFRP2 — EUROPEAN SECURITIES AND MARKETS AUTHORITY
ESMAFRP2 is the SWIFT/BIC code for EUROPEAN SECURITIES AND MARKETS AUTHORITY in PARIS, France — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
ESMAFRP2 is the SWIFT/BIC code for EUROPEAN SECURITIES AND MARKETS AUTHORITY in PARIS, France. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | EUROPEAN SECURITIES AND MARKETS AUTHORITY |
| Country | France (FR) |
| Location Code | P2 |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code ESMAFRP2 belong to?
The SWIFT code ESMAFRP2 identifies EUROPEAN SECURITIES AND MARKETS AUTHORITY 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 ESMAFRP2 mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of ESMAFRP2 are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (ESMA) represent the bank code for EUROPEAN SECURITIES AND MARKETS AUTHORITY; characters 5-6 (FR) indicate the country code for France; characters 7-8 (P2) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code ESMAFRP2 active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) ESMAFRP2 is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters 'P2' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code ESMAFRP2 instead of ESMAFRP2?
Yes. The 8-character code ESMAFRP2 represents the primary headquarters of EUROPEAN SECURITIES AND MARKETS AUTHORITY. The 11-character code ESMAFRP2 targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to ESMAFRP2 (or ESMAFRP2XXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to ESMAFRP2?
The physical address registered for ESMAFRP2 is: 201-203 RUE DE BERCY, 75012, 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).