SWIFT/BIC code BNPAFRPPAAE
BNPAFRPPAAE belongs to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in Grenoble, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BNPAFRPPAAE |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BNPAFRPP |
| Branch code | AAE |
| Bank | BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) |
| Branch | Arc Alpin Entreprises |
| City | Grenoble |
| Country | France |
The way the BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- AAE 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 BNPAFRPPAAE?
The code BNPAFRPPAAE belongs to Arc Alpin Entreprises, part of BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in Grenoble, France. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use BNPAFRPP instead of BNPAFRPPAAE?
BNPAFRPP points to the head office of BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.), while BNPAFRPPAAE points to Arc Alpin Entreprises. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BNPAFRPPAAE if the recipient asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.)?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BNPAFRPPAAE for a euro transfer to France?
France belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need BNPAFRPPAAE.
What happens if I enter BNPAFRPPAAE incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BNPAFRPPAAE with the recipient before sending.
Does BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 159 SWIFT/BIC codes for BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in France, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.).
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.