SWIFT/BIC code BNPAFRPPCNA
BNPAFRPPCNA belongs to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in Nancy, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BNPAFRPPCNA |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BNPAFRPP |
| Branch code | CNA |
| Bank | BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) |
| Branch | Lorraine Entreprises |
| City | Nancy |
| 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.
- CNA 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
What bank uses BIC BNPAFRPPCNA?
BNPAFRPPCNA identifies Lorraine Entreprises, a branch or department of BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in Nancy, France. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need BNPAFRPPCNA to send euros to France?
France belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need BNPAFRPPCNA.
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, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
What does each part of BNPAFRPPCNA 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 CNA is the code of the branch Lorraine Entreprises.
What happens if I use BNPAFRPPCNA incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BNPAFRPPCNA with the recipient before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.