SWIFT/BIC code BNPAFRPPBOR
BNPAFRPPBOR belongs to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in Bordeaux, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BNPAFRPPBOR |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BNPAFRPP |
| Branch code | BOR |
| Bank | BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) |
| Branch | Bordeaux Chapeau Rouge |
| City | Bordeaux |
| 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.
- BOR 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 is behind BIC BNPAFRPPBOR?
BNPAFRPPBOR identifies Bordeaux Chapeau Rouge, a unit of BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in Bordeaux, France. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use BNPAFRPPBOR with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BNPAFRPPBOR with the recipient before you confirm.
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, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BNPAFRPPBOR to send euros to France?
France belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need BNPAFRPPBOR.
What does each part of BNPAFRPPBOR stand for?
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 BOR identifies the branch Bordeaux Chapeau Rouge.
Can I use BNPAFRPP instead of BNPAFRPPBOR?
BNPAFRPP points to the head office of BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.), while BNPAFRPPBOR is Bordeaux Chapeau Rouge. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BNPAFRPPBOR.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.