SWIFT/BIC code BNPAFRPPLOR
BNPAFRPPLOR belongs to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in Lorient, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BNPAFRPPLOR |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BNPAFRPP |
| Branch code | LOR |
| Bank | BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) |
| Branch | — |
| City | Lorient |
| 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.
- LOR 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 SWIFT/BIC code BNPAFRPPLOR?
The code BNPAFRPPLOR 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 Lorient, France. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in BNPAFRPPLOR stand for?
BNPA is the institution code of BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.), FR is the ISO code of France, PP is the location code and LOR identifies the branch BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.).
What happens if I enter BNPAFRPPLOR with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BNPAFRPPLOR against the details from BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) before you confirm.
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. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
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.).
Do I need BNPAFRPPLOR for a euro transfer to France?
France belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need BNPAFRPPLOR.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.