SWIFT/BIC code BNPAFRPPBBT
BNPAFRPPBBT belongs to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in Val de Seine, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BNPAFRPPBBT |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BNPAFRPP |
| Branch code | BBT |
| Bank | BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) |
| Branch | — |
| City | Val de Seine |
| 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.
- BBT 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 BIC BNPAFRPPBBT?
BNPAFRPPBBT 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 Val de Seine, France. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need BNPAFRPPBBT for a euro transfer to France?
France belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need BNPAFRPPBBT.
How long does a transfer to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What does each part of BNPAFRPPBBT 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 code for the city or region and BBT identifies the branch BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.).
Can I use BNPAFRPP instead of BNPAFRPPBBT?
BNPAFRPP is the main office of BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.), while BNPAFRPPBBT points to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.). For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BNPAFRPPBBT.
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. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers 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.