SMBCFRPP — SMBC BANK INTERNATIONAL PLC, PARIS BRANCH
SMBCFRPP is the SWIFT/BIC code for SMBC BANK INTERNATIONAL PLC, PARIS BRANCH in PARIS, France — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
SMBCFRPP is the SWIFT/BIC code for SMBC BANK INTERNATIONAL PLC, PARIS BRANCH in PARIS, France. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | SMBC BANK INTERNATIONAL PLC, PARIS BRANCH |
| 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 SMBCFRPP belong to?
The SWIFT code SMBCFRPP identifies SMBC BANK INTERNATIONAL PLC, PARIS BRANCH 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 SMBCFRPP mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of SMBCFRPP are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (SMBC) represent the bank code for SMBC BANK INTERNATIONAL PLC, PARIS BRANCH; 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 SMBCFRPP active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) SMBCFRPP 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 SMBCFRPP instead of SMBCFRPP?
Yes. The 8-character code SMBCFRPP represents the primary headquarters of SMBC BANK INTERNATIONAL PLC, PARIS BRANCH. The 11-character code SMBCFRPP targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to SMBCFRPP (or SMBCFRPPXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to SMBCFRPP?
The physical address registered for SMBCFRPP is: 1/3/5 RUE PAUL CEZANNE, 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).