SWIFT / BIC Code
CCFRFRPP
SEPA MemberHSBC Continental Europe
CCFRFRPP is the BIC (SWIFT code) of HSBC Continental Europe, registered in Paris. Its bank code is 30056, the code an IBAN at HSBC Continental Europe carries in positions 5 to 9. 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
CCFR: institution identifier (4 letters)
FR: country code per ISO 3166-1
PP: location code (city / timezone)
Bank Details
Payments it can receive
HSBC Continental Europe's participation in the European payment schemes, from the EPC register of participants.
Verification of Payee lets the payer's bank compare the name typed on a euro transfer with the account holder's name. This page shows whether the bank takes part; ibanchecker.cash does not check names.
Part of HSBC Holdings plc
HSBC Continental Europe is registered in France but belongs to HSBC Holdings plc, a banking group based in the UK.
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IBAN format for 🇫🇷 France
France IBANs are 27 characters long.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SWIFT code for HSBC Continental Europe?
CCFRFRPP. Written with the head-office branch code it is CCFRFRPPXXX; both forms reach the same bank. A euro transfer within SEPA needs only the IBAN.
What does CCFRFRPP mean?
"CCFR" identifies HSBC Continental Europe, "FR" is the country code for France, "PP" is the location code.
What is HSBC Continental Europe's bank code?
30056. It is the bank code in positions 5 to 9 of an IBAN from France. The ACPR REGAFI lists it.
How long are HSBC Continental Europe IBANs?
27 characters, like every IBAN from France: the country code FR, two check digits, the bank code (5 digits, 30056 for HSBC Continental Europe), the branch code (5 digits), the account number (11 characters) and the check key (2 digits).
Can I send an instant transfer to HSBC Continental Europe?
Yes. The European Payments Council lists HSBC Continental Europe in SEPA Instant Credit Transfer since 8 July 2019, so an instant euro transfer from a participating bank reaches its accounts in seconds.
Does HSBC Continental Europe confirm the payee's name?
Yes. It answers Verification of Payee requests (since 9 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 HSBC Continental Europe's registered office?
38 Avenue Kléber, 75116 Paris, according to GLEIF. The European Payments Council lists 38, avenue Kléber, Paris as its address.
Who owns HSBC Continental Europe?
HSBC Continental Europe is owned by HSBC Holdings plc, a banking group based in the UK. HSBC Continental Europe is registered in France as a local entity, while its ultimate ownership sits with the parent group in the UK.