SWIFT/BIC code BNPAFRPPCDE

BNPAFRPPCDE belongs to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in Paris, France.

BNPAFRPPCDE

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBNPAFRPPCDE
8-character codeBNPAFRPP
Branch codeCDE
BankBNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.)
BranchChange et Devises Roubaix
CityParis
CountryFrance

The way the BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) SWIFT/BIC works

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.
CDE 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 BNPAFRPPCDE?

The code BNPAFRPPCDE belongs to Change et Devises Roubaix, part of BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in Paris, France. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Do I need BNPAFRPPCDE for a euro transfer to France?

France belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need BNPAFRPPCDE.

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. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

What do the letters in BNPAFRPPCDE stand for?

BNPA is the institution code of BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.), FR is the ISO code of France, PP is the location code and CDE identifies the branch Change et Devises Roubaix.

What is the cheapest 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 what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send.

Can I use BNPAFRPP instead of BNPAFRPPCDE?

BNPAFRPP points to the main office of BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.), while BNPAFRPPCDE points to Change et Devises Roubaix. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BNPAFRPPCDE if the recipient asks for it.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.