SWIFT/BIC code BNPAFRPPAVI
BNPAFRPPAVI belongs to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in Avignon, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BNPAFRPPAVI |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BNPAFRPP |
| Branch code | AVI |
| Bank | BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) |
| Branch | — |
| City | Avignon |
| 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.
- AVI 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 code BNPAFRPPAVI?
BNPAFRPPAVI 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 Avignon, France. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Does BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 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 BNPAFRPPAVI 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 location code and AVI is the code of the branch BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.).
Can I use BNPAFRPP instead of BNPAFRPPAVI?
BNPAFRPP is the main office of BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.), while BNPAFRPPAVI 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 BNPAFRPPAVI.
What happens if I enter BNPAFRPPAVI incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BNPAFRPPAVI against the details from BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) before sending.
What is the best way to send money to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.)?
Many banks add several percent 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.