SWIFT/BIC code BNPAFRPPDEF
BNPAFRPPDEF belongs to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BNPAFRPPDEF |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BNPAFRPP |
| Branch code | DEF |
| Bank | BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) |
| Branch | — |
| City | Paris |
| Country | France |
How the BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- DEF 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 BNPAFRPPDEF?
BNPAFRPPDEF 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.
What happens if I use BNPAFRPPDEF incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BNPAFRPPDEF with the recipient before sending.
Can I use BNPAFRPP instead of BNPAFRPPDEF?
BNPAFRPP is the head office of BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.), while BNPAFRPPDEF points to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.). For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BNPAFRPPDEF.
What do the letters in BNPAFRPPDEF 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 DEF identifies the department BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.).
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.).
Do I need BNPAFRPPDEF to send euros to France?
France belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need BNPAFRPPDEF.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.