Question 1

What is the SWIFT code for SOCIETE DE BANQUE ET D'EXPANSION (SBE)?

Accepted Answer

The SWIFT/BIC code for SOCIETE DE BANQUE ET D'EXPANSION (SBE) is SBEXFRP1. 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 SOCIETE DE BANQUE ET D'EXPANSION (SBE)?

Accepted Answer

To send money internationally to SOCIETE DE BANQUE ET D'EXPANSION (SBE), provide your bank with the SWIFT/BIC code SBEXFRP1 (France) along with the recipient's full IBAN. Your bank will route the transfer via the SWIFT network.

Question 3

Is SOCIETE DE BANQUE ET D'EXPANSION (SBE) a SEPA member?

Accepted Answer

Yes, SOCIETE DE BANQUE ET D'EXPANSION (SBE) 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 SBEXFRP1 mean?

Accepted Answer

In the BIC code SBEXFRP1: "SBEX" is the institution code identifying SOCIETE DE BANQUE ET D'EXPANSION (SBE), "FR" is the ISO 3166-1 country code for France, and "P1" is the location code indicating the bank's city or timezone zone.

SBEXFRP1

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