SWIFT/BIC code BNPAFRPPALB
BNPAFRPPALB belongs to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in Albi, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BNPAFRPPALB |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BNPAFRPP |
| Branch code | ALB |
| Bank | BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) |
| Branch | Albi |
| City | Albi |
| Country | France |
The way 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.
- ALB 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 BNPAFRPPALB?
BNPAFRPPALB identifies Albi, a unit of BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in Albi, France. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in France?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in BNPAFRPPALB 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 ALB identifies the department Albi.
Can I use BNPAFRPP instead of BNPAFRPPALB?
BNPAFRPP points to the main office of BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.), while BNPAFRPPALB is Albi. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BNPAFRPPALB if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I enter BNPAFRPPALB with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BNPAFRPPALB against the details from BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) before you confirm.
Has BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 159 SWIFT/BIC codes for BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in France. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.