SWIFT/BIC code BNPAFRPPETI
BNPAFRPPETI belongs to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in Saint Etienne, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BNPAFRPPETI |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BNPAFRPP |
| Branch code | ETI |
| Bank | BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) |
| Branch | — |
| City | Saint Etienne |
| Country | France |
The way 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.
- ETI 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 code BNPAFRPPETI?
The code BNPAFRPPETI belongs to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.), a branch or department of BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in Saint Etienne, France. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in France?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
Can I use BNPAFRPP instead of BNPAFRPPETI?
BNPAFRPP points to the head office of BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.), while BNPAFRPPETI points to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.). For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BNPAFRPPETI.
How long does a transfer to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) take in France?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What happens if I enter BNPAFRPPETI incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BNPAFRPPETI against the details from BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) before you confirm.
Do I need BNPAFRPPETI to send euros to France?
France is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need BNPAFRPPETI.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.