SWIFT/BIC code BNPAFRPPNAN
BNPAFRPPNAN belongs to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in Nantes, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BNPAFRPPNAN |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BNPAFRPP |
| Branch code | NAN |
| Bank | BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) |
| Branch | — |
| City | Nantes |
| Country | France |
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.
- NAN 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 is behind SWIFT code BNPAFRPPNAN?
The code BNPAFRPPNAN 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 Nantes, France. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use BNPAFRPP instead of BNPAFRPPNAN?
BNPAFRPP is the main office of BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.), while BNPAFRPPNAN points to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.). For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BNPAFRPPNAN if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of BNPAFRPPNAN mean?
BNPA is the institution 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 NAN identifies the branch BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.).
What happens if I enter BNPAFRPPNAN with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BNPAFRPPNAN with the recipient before sending.
Does BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) have 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.
What is the best way to send money to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in France?
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 – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.