SWIFT/BIC code BNPAFRPPCRE

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

BNPAFRPPCRE

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBNPAFRPPCRE
8-character codeBNPAFRPP
Branch codeCRE
BankBNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.)
Branch—
CityCreil
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.
CRE 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 BNPAFRPPCRE?

The code BNPAFRPPCRE belongs to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.), part of BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in Creil, France. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use BNPAFRPP instead of BNPAFRPPCRE?

BNPAFRPP points to the head office of BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.), while BNPAFRPPCRE points to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.). Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BNPAFRPPCRE.

Has BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 159 SWIFT/BIC codes for BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in France, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.).

What is the best 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.

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. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need BNPAFRPPCRE for a euro transfer to France?

France belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need BNPAFRPPCRE.

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