SWIFT Code NOVWFRP1 — NOVAWATT, PARIS

About SWIFT Code NOVWFRP1 — NOVAWATT, PARIS

SWIFT code NOVWFRP1 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for NOVAWATT 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 NOVAWATT 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 NOVWFRP1

The code NOVWFRP1 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code NOVWFRP1

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your NOVAWATT account in PARIS, share SWIFT code NOVWFRP1 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 NOVAWATT, PARIS must provide SWIFT code NOVWFRP1. 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 NOVAWATT in PARIS rely on SWIFT code NOVWFRP1 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 NOVAWATT →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for NOVAWATT →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for NOVAWATT →

How SWIFT Code NOVWFRP1 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code NOVWFRP1 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 NOVAWATT.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: NOVAWATT receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code NOVWFRP1

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter NOVWFRP1 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 NOVWFRP1 directly with NOVAWATT's PARIS branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.