SWIFT/BIC code BNPAFRPPCTG
BNPAFRPPCTG belongs to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BNPAFRPPCTG |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BNPAFRPP |
| Branch code | CTG |
| Bank | BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) |
| Branch | — |
| City | Paris |
| Country | France |
The way the BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- CTG 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 is behind BIC BNPAFRPPCTG?
BNPAFRPPCTG is the SWIFT/BIC code of BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.), part of BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in Paris, France. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
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 2–4 business days.
Do I need BNPAFRPPCTG for a euro transfer to France?
France is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need BNPAFRPPCTG.
What is the best way to send money to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.)?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.
Has BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) got more 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.).
Can I use BNPAFRPP instead of BNPAFRPPCTG?
BNPAFRPP is the head office of BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.), while BNPAFRPPCTG is 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 BNPAFRPPCTG.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.