SWIFT/BIC code BNPAFRPHXXX
BNPAFRPHXXX belongs to BNP Paribas (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BNPAFRPHXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BNPAFRPH |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | BNP Paribas (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Paris |
| Country | France |
How the BNP Paribas (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BNPA Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- FR Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- PH Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX 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 institution is behind BIC BNPAFRPHXXX?
The code BNPAFRPHXXX belongs to the main office of BNP Paribas (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in Paris, France. It is the code to use when a payment to BNP Paribas (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) does not need a specific branch.
What happens if I enter BNPAFRPHXXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BNPAFRPHXXX against the details from BNP Paribas (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) before sending.
What do the letters in BNPAFRPHXXX mean?
BNPA is the bank code of BNP Paribas (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.), FR is the ISO code of France, PH is the location code and XXX marks the head office.
Does BNP Paribas (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – BNPAFRPHXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for BNP Paribas (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in France, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Are BNPAFRPH and BNPAFRPHXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. BNPAFRPH is the short version of BNPAFRPHXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to BNP Paribas (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in Paris.
Do I need BNPAFRPHXXX to send euros to France?
France belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need BNPAFRPHXXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.