SWIFT / BIC Code
BIARFRPP
Banque BIA
BIARFRPP is the BIC (SWIFT code) of Banque BIA, registered in Paris. Its IBANs are 27 characters long. The bank takes part in SEPA credit transfers.
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BIC Breakdown
BIAR: institution identifier (4 letters)
FR: country code per ISO 3166-1
PP: location code (city / timezone)
Bank Details
Payments it can receive
Banque BIA's participation in the European payment schemes, from the EPC register of participants.
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IBAN format for 🇫🇷 France
France IBANs are 27 characters long.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SWIFT code for Banque BIA?
BIARFRPP. Written with the head-office branch code it is BIARFRPPXXX; both forms reach the same bank. A euro transfer within SEPA needs only the IBAN.
What does BIARFRPP mean?
"BIAR" identifies Banque BIA, "FR" is the country code for France, "PP" is the location code.
How long are Banque BIA 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 Banque BIA?
Banque BIA is not listed in SEPA Instant Credit Transfer, so a euro transfer to it goes as a standard SEPA credit transfer.
Does Banque BIA confirm the payee's name?
Yes. It answers Verification of Payee requests (since 5 October 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 Banque BIA's registered office?
67 Avenue Franklin D. Roosevelt, 75008 Paris, according to GLEIF. The European Payments Council lists 67, Avenue Franklin Roosevelt, Paris as its address.