SWIFT/BIC code BNPAFRPPBVS
BNPAFRPPBVS belongs to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in Beauvais, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BNPAFRPPBVS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BNPAFRPP |
| Branch code | BVS |
| Bank | BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) |
| Branch | — |
| City | Beauvais |
| 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.
- BVS 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 bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code BNPAFRPPBVS?
BNPAFRPPBVS 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 Beauvais, France. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use BNPAFRPP instead of BNPAFRPPBVS?
BNPAFRPP is the main office of BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.), while BNPAFRPPBVS points to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.). Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BNPAFRPPBVS.
Do I need BNPAFRPPBVS for a euro transfer to France?
France is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need BNPAFRPPBVS.
How long does it take to send money to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in France?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Has BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 159 SWIFT/BIC codes for BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in France. You can see them all on the bank page.
What is the cheapest way to send money to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.)?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services 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.