SWIFT Code SOCVFRP1 — SOCIETE CENTRALE PREVOIR SA, PARIS

About SWIFT Code SOCVFRP1 — SOCIETE CENTRALE PREVOIR SA, PARIS

SWIFT code SOCVFRP1 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for SOCIETE CENTRALE PREVOIR 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 SOCIETE CENTRALE PREVOIR 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 SOCVFRP1

The code SOCVFRP1 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code SOCVFRP1

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your SOCIETE CENTRALE PREVOIR SA account in PARIS, share SWIFT code SOCVFRP1 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 SOCIETE CENTRALE PREVOIR SA, PARIS must provide SWIFT code SOCVFRP1. 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 SOCIETE CENTRALE PREVOIR SA in PARIS rely on SWIFT code SOCVFRP1 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 SOCIETE CENTRALE PREVOIR SA →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for SOCIETE CENTRALE PREVOIR SA →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for SOCIETE CENTRALE PREVOIR SA →

How SWIFT Code SOCVFRP1 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code SOCVFRP1 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 SOCIETE CENTRALE PREVOIR SA.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: SOCIETE CENTRALE PREVOIR SA receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code SOCVFRP1

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter SOCVFRP1 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 SOCVFRP1 directly with SOCIETE CENTRALE PREVOIR SA's PARIS branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.