SWIFT/BIC code BNPAFRPPMEL
BNPAFRPPMEL belongs to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in Melun, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BNPAFRPPMEL |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BNPAFRPP |
| Branch code | MEL |
| Bank | BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) |
| Branch | — |
| City | Melun |
| Country | France |
How 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.
- MEL 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
What bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code BNPAFRPPMEL?
BNPAFRPPMEL is the SWIFT/BIC code of BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.), part of BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in Melun, France. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use BNPAFRPP instead of BNPAFRPPMEL?
BNPAFRPP is the main office of BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.), while BNPAFRPPMEL is BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.). Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BNPAFRPPMEL.
What does each part of BNPAFRPPMEL 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 code for the city or region and MEL identifies the branch BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.).
Does BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 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 is the cheapest way to send money to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in France?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.
How long does a transfer to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) take in France?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.