SWIFT / BIC Code
PSSTFRPP
SEPA MemberLa Banque Postale
PSSTFRPP is the BIC (SWIFT code) of La Banque Postale, registered in Paris. Its bank code is 20041, the code an IBAN at La Banque Postale 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
PSST: institution identifier (4 letters)
FR: country code per ISO 3166-1
PP: location code (city / timezone)
Bank Details
Payments it can receive
La Banque Postale'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 La Banque Postale?
PSSTFRPP. Written with the head-office branch code it is PSSTFRPPXXX; both forms reach the same bank. A euro transfer within SEPA needs only the IBAN.
What does PSSTFRPP mean?
"PSST" identifies La Banque Postale, "FR" is the country code for France, "PP" is the location code.
What is La Banque Postale's bank code?
20041. It is the bank code in positions 5 to 9 of an IBAN from France. The ACPR REGAFI lists it.
How long are La Banque Postale IBANs?
27 characters, like every IBAN from France: the country code FR, two check digits, the bank code (5 digits, 20041 for La Banque Postale), the branch code (5 digits), the account number (11 characters) and the check key (2 digits).
Can I send an instant transfer to La Banque Postale?
Yes. The European Payments Council lists La Banque Postale in SEPA Instant Credit Transfer since 19 November 2018, so an instant euro transfer from a participating bank reaches its accounts in seconds.
Does La Banque Postale 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 La Banque Postale's registered office?
115 Rue de Sevres, 75006 Paris, according to GLEIF. The European Payments Council lists 115 Rue de Sevres, Paris Cedex 06 as its address.