SWIFT/BIC code BNPAFRPP032
BNPAFRPP032 belongs to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BNPAFRPP032 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BNPAFRPP |
| Branch code | 032 |
| Bank | BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) |
| Branch | BNP Paribas Paris |
| City | Paris |
| Country | France |
How the BNP-Paribas SA (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).
- PP Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 032 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
What bank is behind BIC BNPAFRPP032?
BNPAFRPP032 is the SWIFT/BIC code of BNP Paribas Paris, a unit of BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in Paris, France. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter BNPAFRPP032 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BNPAFRPP032 against the details from BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) before you confirm.
Can I use BNPAFRPP instead of BNPAFRPP032?
BNPAFRPP points to the main office of BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.), while BNPAFRPP032 is BNP Paribas Paris. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BNPAFRPP032.
What does each part of BNPAFRPP032 mean?
BNPA is the institution code of BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.), FR stands for France, PP is the code for the city or region and 032 identifies the department BNP Paribas Paris.
How long does a transfer to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BNPAFRPP032 for a euro transfer to France?
France belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need BNPAFRPP032.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.