SWIFT Code EDFGFRPP — ELECTRICITE DE FRANCE, PARIS

About SWIFT Code EDFGFRPP — ELECTRICITE DE FRANCE, PARIS

SWIFT code EDFGFRPP is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for ELECTRICITE DE 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 ELECTRICITE DE 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 EDFGFRPP

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

When to Use SWIFT Code EDFGFRPP

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your ELECTRICITE DE FRANCE account in PARIS, share SWIFT code EDFGFRPP 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 ELECTRICITE DE FRANCE, PARIS must provide SWIFT code EDFGFRPP. 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 ELECTRICITE DE FRANCE in PARIS rely on SWIFT code EDFGFRPP 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 ELECTRICITE DE FRANCE →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for ELECTRICITE DE FRANCE →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for ELECTRICITE DE FRANCE →

How SWIFT Code EDFGFRPP Routes an International Transfer

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

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code EDFGFRPP

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter EDFGFRPP 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 EDFGFRPP directly with ELECTRICITE DE FRANCE's PARIS branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.