SWIFT Code BETIFRP1 — BEAR STEARNS INTERNATIONAL LTD, PARIS

About SWIFT Code BETIFRP1 — BEAR STEARNS INTERNATIONAL LTD, PARIS

SWIFT code BETIFRP1 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for BEAR STEARNS INTERNATIONAL LTD in PARIS, France. Standardised under ISO 9362 and maintained by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), this code is used exclusively for cross-border wire transfers and is recognised by financial institutions in over 200 countries.

This code must be provided to the sender when receiving money from abroad, and is required by BEAR STEARNS INTERNATIONAL LTD for all outward international remittances from PARIS. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code BETIFRP1

The code BETIFRP1 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code BETIFRP1

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your BEAR STEARNS INTERNATIONAL LTD account in PARIS, share SWIFT code BETIFRP1 with the sender along with your full account number, your name as on the account, and the branch address.

NRI Remittances

Non-Resident Indians sending money to NRO/NRE accounts at BEAR STEARNS INTERNATIONAL LTD, PARIS must provide SWIFT code BETIFRP1. Major remittance platforms — including Wise, Remitly, Western Union, and MoneyGram — use this code to route transfers accurately.

Trade Finance and Foreign Payments

Importers and exporters using BEAR STEARNS INTERNATIONAL LTD in PARIS rely on SWIFT code BETIFRP1 for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for BEAR STEARNS INTERNATIONAL LTD →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for BEAR STEARNS INTERNATIONAL LTD →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for BEAR STEARNS INTERNATIONAL LTD →

How SWIFT Code BETIFRP1 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code BETIFRP1 and account number to their bank.
2. Validation: The sending bank validates the BIC against the SWIFT registry.
3. Routing: An MT103 SWIFT message is transmitted through the network to BEAR STEARNS INTERNATIONAL LTD.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: BEAR STEARNS INTERNATIONAL LTD receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code BETIFRP1

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter BETIFRP1 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for PARIS only.
• Truncating to 8 characters — When 11 characters are required, always use the full code.
• Using SWIFT for domestic transfers — Use the IFSC code for any transfer within France.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm BETIFRP1 directly with BEAR STEARNS INTERNATIONAL LTD's PARIS branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.