SWIFT/BIC code BNPAFRPPARR
BNPAFRPPARR belongs to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in Arras, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BNPAFRPPARR |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BNPAFRPP |
| Branch code | ARR |
| Bank | BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) |
| Branch | — |
| City | Arras |
| Country | France |
How 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.
- ARR 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 branch uses SWIFT/BIC code BNPAFRPPARR?
The code BNPAFRPPARR belongs to 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 Arras, France. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.)?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use BNPAFRPP instead of BNPAFRPPARR?
BNPAFRPP points to the main office of BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.), while BNPAFRPPARR is BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.). Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BNPAFRPPARR.
Has BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) got more 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.
What happens if I use BNPAFRPPARR incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BNPAFRPPARR against the details from BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) before sending.
What do the letters in BNPAFRPPARR mean?
BNPA is the bank code of BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.), FR stands for France, PP is the location code and ARR identifies the branch 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.