SWIFT/BIC code BNPAFRPPMTZ
BNPAFRPPMTZ belongs to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in Metz, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BNPAFRPPMTZ |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BNPAFRPP |
| Branch code | MTZ |
| Bank | BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) |
| Branch | — |
| City | Metz |
| Country | France |
The way 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.
- MTZ 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 BNPAFRPPMTZ?
The code BNPAFRPPMTZ belongs to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.), part of BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in Metz, France. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need BNPAFRPPMTZ for a euro transfer to France?
France belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need BNPAFRPPMTZ.
How long does it take to send money to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.)?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What does each part of BNPAFRPPMTZ mean?
BNPA is the bank code of BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.), FR stands for France, PP is the location code and MTZ is the code of the department BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.).
Can I use BNPAFRPP instead of BNPAFRPPMTZ?
BNPAFRPP points to the main office of BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.), while BNPAFRPPMTZ is BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.). Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BNPAFRPPMTZ if the recipient asks for it.
Has BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) got other 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.