SWIFT/BIC code BNPAFRPPLPD

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

BNPAFRPPLPD

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBNPAFRPPLPD
8-character codeBNPAFRPP
Branch codeLPD
BankBNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.)
BranchLyon Metropole Entreprises
CityLyon
CountryFrance

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.
LPD 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 SWIFT/BIC code BNPAFRPPLPD?

The code BNPAFRPPLPD belongs to Lyon Metropole Entreprises, a unit of BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in Lyon, France. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I use BNPAFRPPLPD incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BNPAFRPPLPD with the recipient before you confirm.

What does each part of BNPAFRPPLPD mean?

BNPA is the bank 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 LPD is the code of the branch Lyon Metropole Entreprises.

What is the best 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.

Has BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) got more 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.

Can I use BNPAFRPP instead of BNPAFRPPLPD?

BNPAFRPP is the main office of BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.), while BNPAFRPPLPD is Lyon Metropole Entreprises. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BNPAFRPPLPD.

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