SWIFT/BIC code BNPAFRPPBRE
BNPAFRPPBRE belongs to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in Brest, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BNPAFRPPBRE |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BNPAFRPP |
| Branch code | BRE |
| Bank | BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) |
| Branch | — |
| City | Brest |
| 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.
- BRE 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 is behind BIC BNPAFRPPBRE?
BNPAFRPPBRE 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 Brest, France. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter BNPAFRPPBRE with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BNPAFRPPBRE against the details from BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) before sending.
What do the letters in BNPAFRPPBRE 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 BRE is the code of the branch BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.).
How long does it take to send money to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.)?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BNPAFRPPBRE for a euro transfer to France?
France belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need BNPAFRPPBRE.
What is the cheapest way to send money to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.)?
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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.