SWIFT/BIC code BNPAFRPPCFD
BNPAFRPPCFD belongs to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BNPAFRPPCFD |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BNPAFRPP |
| Branch code | CFD |
| Bank | BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) |
| Branch | Centre de Comptabilite Francs et Devises Paris |
| City | Paris |
| Country | France |
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.
- CFD 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 BNPAFRPPCFD?
BNPAFRPPCFD identifies Centre de Comptabilite Francs et Devises Paris, a branch or department of BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in Paris, France. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of BNPAFRPPCFD 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 code for the city or region and CFD is the code of the branch Centre de Comptabilite Francs et Devises Paris.
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 BNPAFRPPCFD for a euro transfer to France?
France belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need BNPAFRPPCFD.
What is the best way to send money to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in France?
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.
Can I use BNPAFRPP instead of BNPAFRPPCFD?
BNPAFRPP is the main office of BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.), while BNPAFRPPCFD is Centre de Comptabilite Francs et Devises Paris. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BNPAFRPPCFD.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.