SWIFT Code OCFIFRP1 — OCTO FINANCES SA, PARIS

About SWIFT Code OCFIFRP1 — OCTO FINANCES SA, PARIS

SWIFT code OCFIFRP1 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for OCTO FINANCES SA 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 OCTO FINANCES SA 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 OCFIFRP1

The code OCFIFRP1 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code OCFIFRP1

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your OCTO FINANCES SA account in PARIS, share SWIFT code OCFIFRP1 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 OCTO FINANCES SA, PARIS must provide SWIFT code OCFIFRP1. 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 OCTO FINANCES SA in PARIS rely on SWIFT code OCFIFRP1 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 OCTO FINANCES SA →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for OCTO FINANCES SA →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for OCTO FINANCES SA →

How SWIFT Code OCFIFRP1 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code OCFIFRP1 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 OCTO FINANCES SA.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: OCTO FINANCES SA receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code OCFIFRP1

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter OCFIFRP1 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 OCFIFRP1 directly with OCTO FINANCES SA's PARIS branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.