SWIFT/BIC code BNPAFRPPMPL
BNPAFRPPMPL belongs to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in Montpellier, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BNPAFRPPMPL |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BNPAFRPP |
| Branch code | MPL |
| Bank | BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) |
| Branch | — |
| City | Montpellier |
| 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.
- MPL 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 BIC BNPAFRPPMPL?
BNPAFRPPMPL is the SWIFT/BIC code of BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.), a branch or department of BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in Montpellier, France. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
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. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need BNPAFRPPMPL to send euros to France?
France belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need BNPAFRPPMPL.
What happens if I use BNPAFRPPMPL with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BNPAFRPPMPL against the details from BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) before sending.
What is the best way to send money to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.)?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
Can I use BNPAFRPP instead of BNPAFRPPMPL?
BNPAFRPP points to the head office of BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.), while BNPAFRPPMPL is BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.). Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BNPAFRPPMPL if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.