SWIFT/BIC code BNPAFRPPBAY
BNPAFRPPBAY belongs to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in Bayonne, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BNPAFRPPBAY |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BNPAFRPP |
| Branch code | BAY |
| Bank | BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) |
| Branch | — |
| City | Bayonne |
| Country | France |
The way 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.
- BAY 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
What bank uses SWIFT/BIC code BNPAFRPPBAY?
The code BNPAFRPPBAY 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 Bayonne, France. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need BNPAFRPPBAY to send euros to France?
France is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need BNPAFRPPBAY.
Does BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) have 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.).
How long does a transfer to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) take in France?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What is the cheapest way to send money to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in France?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
What does each part of BNPAFRPPBAY 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 code for the city or region and BAY is the code of 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.