SWIFT/BIC code BNPAFRPPCHS
BNPAFRPPCHS belongs to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in Chartres, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BNPAFRPPCHS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BNPAFRPP |
| Branch code | CHS |
| Bank | BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) |
| Branch | — |
| City | Chartres |
| Country | France |
How 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.
- CHS 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 BNPAFRPPCHS?
The code BNPAFRPPCHS belongs to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.), a unit of BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in Chartres, France. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need BNPAFRPPCHS for a euro transfer to France?
France belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need BNPAFRPPCHS.
What happens if I enter BNPAFRPPCHS incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BNPAFRPPCHS with the recipient before you confirm.
Has BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 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.).
What do the letters in BNPAFRPPCHS mean?
BNPA is the institution code of BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.), FR stands for France, PP is the location code and CHS identifies the department 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.