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SWIFT/BIC code BNPAFRPPMEE

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

BNPAFRPPMEE

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBNPAFRPPMEE
8-character codeBNPAFRPP
Branch codeMEE
BankBNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.)
BranchMediterranee Est Entreprises
CityMarseille
CountryFrance

The way 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.
MEE 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 BNPAFRPPMEE?

BNPAFRPPMEE identifies Mediterranee Est Entreprises, a branch or department of BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in Marseille, France. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Has BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 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 BNPAFRPPMEE?

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

What happens if I enter BNPAFRPPMEE incorrectly?

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

Do I need BNPAFRPPMEE for a euro transfer to France?

France is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need BNPAFRPPMEE.

How long does a transfer to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) take in France?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. 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.