Question 1

What is the SWIFT code for PayPal (Europe) S.à r.l. et Cie, SCA?

Accepted Answer

The SWIFT/BIC code for PayPal (Europe) S.à r.l. et Cie, SCA is PPLXLUL2. This 8-character code identifies the bank in international wire transfers and is registered with SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication).

Question 2

How do I send an international wire transfer to PayPal (Europe) S.à r.l. et Cie, SCA?

Accepted Answer

To send money internationally to PayPal (Europe) S.à r.l. et Cie, SCA, provide your bank with the SWIFT/BIC code PPLXLUL2 (LUXEMBOURG, Luxembourg) along with the recipient's full IBAN. Your bank will route the transfer via the SWIFT network.

Question 3

Is PayPal (Europe) S.à r.l. et Cie, SCA a SEPA member?

Accepted Answer

Yes, PayPal (Europe) S.à r.l. et Cie, SCA is a SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area) member. Euro transfers within the SEPA zone can be processed as fast, low-cost SEPA Credit Transfers using the recipient's IBAN — no SWIFT fees required for intra-SEPA payments.

Question 4

What does the BIC code PPLXLUL2 mean?

Accepted Answer

In the BIC code PPLXLUL2: "PPLX" is the institution code identifying PayPal (Europe) S.à r.l. et Cie, SCA, "LU" is the ISO 3166-1 country code for Luxembourg, and "L2" is the location code indicating the bank's city or timezone zone.

Question 5

Who owns PayPal (Europe) S.à r.l. et Cie, SCA?

Accepted Answer

PayPal (Europe) S.à r.l. et Cie, SCA is owned by PayPal Holdings, Inc., a banking group based in the US. PayPal (Europe) S.à r.l. et Cie, SCA is registered in Luxembourg as a local entity, while its ultimate ownership sits with the parent group in the US.

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