SWIFT / BIC Code
ARABFRPP
Arab Bank Europe SA
ARABFRPP is the BIC (SWIFT code) of ARAB BANK EUROPE SA, registered in Paris. Its IBANs are 27 characters long. The bank receives SEPA Instant transfers and answers Verification of Payee name checks.
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BIC Breakdown
ARAB: institution identifier (4 letters)
FR: country code per ISO 3166-1
PP: location code (city / timezone)
Bank Details
Payments it can receive
Arab Bank Europe SA's participation in the European payment schemes, from the EPC register of participants.
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Part of Arab Bank
Arab Bank Europe SA is registered in France but belongs to Arab Bank, a banking group based in Jordan.
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IBAN format for 🇫🇷 France
France IBANs are 27 characters long.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SWIFT code for Arab Bank Europe SA?
ARABFRPP. Written with the head-office branch code it is ARABFRPPXXX; both forms reach the same bank. A euro transfer within SEPA needs only the IBAN.
What does ARABFRPP mean?
"ARAB" identifies Arab Bank Europe SA, "FR" is the country code for France, "PP" is the location code.
How long are Arab Bank Europe SA IBANs?
27 characters, like every IBAN from France: the country code FR, two check digits, the bank code (5 digits), the branch code (5 digits), the account number (11 characters) and the check key (2 digits).
Can I send an instant transfer to Arab Bank Europe SA?
Yes. The European Payments Council lists Arab Bank Europe SA in SEPA Instant Credit Transfer since 1 December 2025, so an instant euro transfer from a participating bank reaches its accounts in seconds.
Does Arab Bank Europe SA confirm the payee's name?
Yes. It answers Verification of Payee requests (since 8 September 2025), so the payer's bank can compare the name entered with the account holder's name before a euro transfer is sent.
Where is Arab Bank Europe SA's registered office?
41 Avenue de Friedland, 75008 Paris, according to GLEIF. The European Payments Council lists 41 Avenue de Friedland, Paris as its address.
Who owns Arab Bank Europe SA?
Arab Bank Europe SA is owned by Arab Bank, a banking group based in Jordan. Arab Bank Europe SA is registered in France as a local entity, while its ultimate ownership sits with the parent group in Jordan.