SWIFT Code AFRIFRPP — BOA-FRANCE, PARIS

About SWIFT Code AFRIFRPP — BOA-FRANCE, PARIS

SWIFT code AFRIFRPP is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for BOA-FRANCE 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 BOA-FRANCE 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 AFRIFRPP

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

When to Use SWIFT Code AFRIFRPP

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your BOA-FRANCE account in PARIS, share SWIFT code AFRIFRPP 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 BOA-FRANCE, PARIS must provide SWIFT code AFRIFRPP. 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 BOA-FRANCE in PARIS rely on SWIFT code AFRIFRPP 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 BOA-FRANCE →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for BOA-FRANCE →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for BOA-FRANCE →

How SWIFT Code AFRIFRPP Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code AFRIFRPP 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 BOA-FRANCE.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: BOA-FRANCE receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code AFRIFRPP

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter AFRIFRPP 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 AFRIFRPP directly with BOA-FRANCE's PARIS branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.