SWIFT/BIC code BNPAFRPPGAI
BNPAFRPPGAI belongs to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BNPAFRPPGAI |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BNPAFRPP |
| Branch code | GAI |
| 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 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.
- GAI 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 bank is behind BIC BNPAFRPPGAI?
The code BNPAFRPPGAI belongs to 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 do the letters in BNPAFRPPGAI 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 code for the city or region and GAI identifies the branch BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.).
What happens if I enter BNPAFRPPGAI incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BNPAFRPPGAI with the recipient before sending.
How long does it take to send money to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in France?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need BNPAFRPPGAI to send euros to France?
France belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need BNPAFRPPGAI.
What is the best way to send money to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in France?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.