SWIFT/BIC code BNPAFRPPFND

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

BNPAFRPPFND

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBNPAFRPPFND
8-character codeBNPAFRPP
Branch codeFND
BankBNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.)
BranchFun Ds Bo 8143
CityParis
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.
FND 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 SWIFT code BNPAFRPPFND?

BNPAFRPPFND identifies Fun Ds Bo 8143, 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 do the letters in BNPAFRPPFND stand for?

BNPA is the institution code of BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.), FR stands for France, PP is the location code and FND identifies the branch Fun Ds Bo 8143.

Can I use BNPAFRPP instead of BNPAFRPPFND?

BNPAFRPP is the head office of BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.), while BNPAFRPPFND is Fun Ds Bo 8143. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BNPAFRPPFND.

What is the cheapest 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. Compare what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send.

How long does it take to send money to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in France?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need BNPAFRPPFND to send euros to France?

France belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need BNPAFRPPFND.

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