SWIFT/BIC code BNPAFRPPLIL
BNPAFRPPLIL belongs to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in Lille, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BNPAFRPPLIL |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BNPAFRPP |
| Branch code | LIL |
| Bank | BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) |
| Branch | — |
| City | Lille |
| Country | France |
The way the BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- LIL 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 uses BIC BNPAFRPPLIL?
The code BNPAFRPPLIL belongs to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.), a unit of BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in Lille, France. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use BNPAFRPP instead of BNPAFRPPLIL?
BNPAFRPP points to the head office of BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.), while BNPAFRPPLIL 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 BNPAFRPPLIL.
What happens if I use BNPAFRPPLIL incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BNPAFRPPLIL against the details from BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) before you confirm.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do the letters in BNPAFRPPLIL 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 code for the city or region and LIL is the code of the department BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.).
How long does a transfer to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.