SWIFT/BIC code BNPAFRPPCST
BNPAFRPPCST belongs to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in Strasbourg, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BNPAFRPPCST |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BNPAFRPP |
| Branch code | CST |
| Bank | BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) |
| Branch | Alsace Franche Comte Entreprises |
| City | Strasbourg |
| 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.
- CST 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 branch uses SWIFT/BIC code BNPAFRPPCST?
The code BNPAFRPPCST belongs to Alsace Franche Comte Entreprises, part of BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in Strasbourg, France. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in BNPAFRPPCST stand for?
BNPA is the bank 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 CST is the code of the department Alsace Franche Comte Entreprises.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use BNPAFRPP instead of BNPAFRPPCST?
BNPAFRPP is the main office of BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.), while BNPAFRPPCST points to Alsace Franche Comte Entreprises. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BNPAFRPPCST.
Do I need BNPAFRPPCST to send euros to France?
France is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need BNPAFRPPCST.
How long does it take to send money to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.)?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.