SWIFT/BIC code BNPAFRPPAMS
BNPAFRPPAMS belongs to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in Amiens, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BNPAFRPPAMS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BNPAFRPP |
| Branch code | AMS |
| Bank | BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) |
| Branch | — |
| City | Amiens |
| 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.
- AMS 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 bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code BNPAFRPPAMS?
BNPAFRPPAMS identifies BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.), a branch or department of BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in Amiens, France. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need BNPAFRPPAMS to send euros to France?
France belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need BNPAFRPPAMS.
How long does a transfer to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) take in France?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What happens if I use BNPAFRPPAMS with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BNPAFRPPAMS with the recipient before sending.
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. All of them are listed on the page of BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.).
What do the letters in BNPAFRPPAMS stand for?
BNPA is the bank 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 AMS identifies the department 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.