SWIFT/BIC code BNABFRPPSVC

BNABFRPPSVC belongs to BNP Paribas Arbitrage in Paris, France.

BNABFRPPSVC

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBNABFRPPSVC
8-character codeBNABFRPP
Branch codeSVC
BankBNP Paribas Arbitrage
BranchBnpp Arbitrage
CityParis
CountryFrance

The way the BNP Paribas Arbitrage SWIFT/BIC works

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

BNAB Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
FR Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
PP Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
SVC Branch code
3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.

Check before you send

  • Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
  • Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
  • Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.

Frequently asked questions

Which bank is behind BIC BNABFRPPSVC?

The code BNABFRPPSVC belongs to Bnpp Arbitrage, a branch or department of BNP Paribas Arbitrage in Paris, France. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Do I need BNABFRPPSVC for a euro transfer to France?

France is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need BNABFRPPSVC.

Does BNP Paribas Arbitrage have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 11 SWIFT/BIC codes for BNP Paribas Arbitrage in France, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.

How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Arbitrage take in France?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

What do the letters in BNABFRPPSVC mean?

BNAB is the institution code of BNP Paribas Arbitrage, FR stands for France, PP is the code for the city or region and SVC identifies the branch Bnpp Arbitrage.

Can I use BNABFRPP instead of BNABFRPPSVC?

BNABFRPP points to the main office of BNP Paribas Arbitrage, while BNABFRPPSVC points to Bnpp Arbitrage. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BNABFRPPSVC if the recipient asks for it.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.