SWIFT/BIC code BNPAFRPPANC
BNPAFRPPANC belongs to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in Annecy, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BNPAFRPPANC |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BNPAFRPP |
| Branch code | ANC |
| Bank | BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) |
| Branch | — |
| City | Annecy |
| 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.
- ANC 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code BNPAFRPPANC?
BNPAFRPPANC is the SWIFT/BIC code of BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.), part of BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in Annecy, France. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in BNPAFRPPANC mean?
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 ANC is the code of the department BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.).
Can I use BNPAFRPP instead of BNPAFRPPANC?
BNPAFRPP is the main office of BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.), while BNPAFRPPANC is BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.). Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BNPAFRPPANC if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need BNPAFRPPANC for a euro transfer to France?
France is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need BNPAFRPPANC.
How long does a transfer to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What happens if I use BNPAFRPPANC with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BNPAFRPPANC with the recipient before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.