SWIFT/BIC code BNPAFRPPAEA

BNPAFRPPAEA belongs to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in Paris, France.

BNPAFRPPAEA

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBNPAFRPPAEA
8-character codeBNPAFRPP
Branch codeAEA
BankBNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.)
BranchAuvergne Entreprises
CityParis
CountryFrance

The way the BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) SWIFT/BIC is structured

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.
AEA 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code BNPAFRPPAEA?

BNPAFRPPAEA identifies Auvergne Entreprises, a branch or department of BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in Paris, France. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Has BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 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.).

What happens if I enter BNPAFRPPAEA incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BNPAFRPPAEA against the details from BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) before sending.

What does each part of BNPAFRPPAEA stand for?

BNPA is the institution code of BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.), FR is the ISO code of France, PP is the code for the city or region and AEA is the code of the branch Auvergne Entreprises.

What is the best way to send money to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in France?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

Can I use BNPAFRPP instead of BNPAFRPPAEA?

BNPAFRPP points to the main office of BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.), while BNPAFRPPAEA is Auvergne Entreprises. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BNPAFRPPAEA.

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