SWIFT/BIC code BNPAFRPPLAE
BNPAFRPPLAE belongs to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BNPAFRPPLAE |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BNPAFRPP |
| Branch code | LAE |
| Bank | BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) |
| Branch | Loire Auvergne Entrepises |
| 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.
- LAE 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/BIC code BNPAFRPPLAE?
BNPAFRPPLAE identifies Loire Auvergne Entrepises, part of BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in Paris, France. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use BNPAFRPP instead of BNPAFRPPLAE?
BNPAFRPP is the main office of BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.), while BNPAFRPPLAE is Loire Auvergne Entrepises. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BNPAFRPPLAE if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in France?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send.
Does BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 159 SWIFT/BIC codes for BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in France. All of them are listed on the page of BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.).
What do the letters in BNPAFRPPLAE stand for?
BNPA is the bank code of BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.), FR stands for France, PP is the location code and LAE identifies the department Loire Auvergne Entrepises.
What happens if I use BNPAFRPPLAE incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BNPAFRPPLAE with the recipient before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.