SAAVFRPP — SANOFI SA
SAAVFRPP is the SWIFT/BIC code for SANOFI SA in PARIS, France — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
SAAVFRPP is the SWIFT/BIC code for SANOFI SA in PARIS, France. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | SANOFI 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 SAAVFRPP belong to?
The SWIFT code SAAVFRPP identifies SANOFI 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 SAAVFRPP mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of SAAVFRPP are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (SAAV) represent the bank code for SANOFI 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 SAAVFRPP active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) SAAVFRPP 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 SAAVFRPP instead of SAAVFRPP?
Yes. The 8-character code SAAVFRPP represents the primary headquarters of SANOFI SA. The 11-character code SAAVFRPP targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to SAAVFRPP (or SAAVFRPPXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to SAAVFRPP?
The physical address registered for SAAVFRPP is: 46 AVENUE DE LA GRANDE ARMEE, 75017, 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).