SWIFT/BIC code BNPAFRPPBSC
BNPAFRPPBSC belongs to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in Besancon, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BNPAFRPPBSC |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BNPAFRPP |
| Branch code | BSC |
| Bank | BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) |
| Branch | — |
| City | Besancon |
| Country | France |
How 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.
- BSC 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 SWIFT/BIC code BNPAFRPPBSC?
BNPAFRPPBSC is the SWIFT/BIC code of 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 Besancon, France. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need BNPAFRPPBSC to send euros to France?
France is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need BNPAFRPPBSC.
How long does a transfer to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) take in France?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use BNPAFRPP instead of BNPAFRPPBSC?
BNPAFRPP is the main office of BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.), while BNPAFRPPBSC 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 BNPAFRPPBSC.
What is the best way to send money to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in France?
Many banks 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.
Does BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) have more 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.).
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.