METGFRP2 — METROPOLE GESTION
METGFRP2 is the SWIFT/BIC code for METROPOLE GESTION in PARIS, France — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
METGFRP2 is the SWIFT/BIC code for METROPOLE GESTION in PARIS, France. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | METROPOLE GESTION |
| 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 METGFRP2 belong to?
The SWIFT code METGFRP2 identifies METROPOLE GESTION 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 METGFRP2 mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of METGFRP2 are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (METG) represent the bank code for METROPOLE GESTION; 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 METGFRP2 active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) METGFRP2 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 METGFRP2 instead of METGFRP2?
Yes. The 8-character code METGFRP2 represents the primary headquarters of METROPOLE GESTION. The 11-character code METGFRP2 targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to METGFRP2 (or METGFRP2XXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to METGFRP2?
The physical address registered for METGFRP2 is: 9 RUE DES FILLES SAINT THOMAS, 75002, 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).