SWIFT/BIC code BNPAFRPPNFE
BNPAFRPPNFE belongs to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in Lille, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BNPAFRPPNFE |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BNPAFRPP |
| Branch code | NFE |
| Bank | BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) |
| Branch | Nord de France Entreprises |
| City | Lille |
| 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.
- NFE 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 BIC BNPAFRPPNFE?
The code BNPAFRPPNFE belongs to Nord de France Entreprises, part of BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in Lille, France. Use this branch code only when 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?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BNPAFRPPNFE for a euro transfer to France?
France is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need BNPAFRPPNFE.
What happens if I use BNPAFRPPNFE incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BNPAFRPPNFE with the recipient before sending.
Can I use BNPAFRPP instead of BNPAFRPPNFE?
BNPAFRPP is the head office of BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.), while BNPAFRPPNFE is Nord de France Entreprises. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BNPAFRPPNFE if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in BNPAFRPPNFE 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 NFE is the code of the department Nord de France Entreprises.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.