SWIFT/BIC code BNPAFRPPAUX
BNPAFRPPAUX belongs to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in Auxerre, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BNPAFRPPAUX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BNPAFRPP |
| Branch code | AUX |
| Bank | BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) |
| Branch | — |
| City | Auxerre |
| Country | France |
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.
- AUX 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 BNPAFRPPAUX?
BNPAFRPPAUX identifies BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.), part of BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in Auxerre, France. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in BNPAFRPPAUX mean?
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 location code and AUX identifies the department BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.).
What happens if I enter BNPAFRPPAUX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BNPAFRPPAUX with the recipient before you confirm.
Can I use BNPAFRPP instead of BNPAFRPPAUX?
BNPAFRPP points to the head office of BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.), while BNPAFRPPAUX points to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.). For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BNPAFRPPAUX if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need BNPAFRPPAUX to send euros to France?
France belongs to 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 BNPAFRPPAUX.
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. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.