SWIFT/BIC code BNPAFRPPNIC
BNPAFRPPNIC belongs to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in Nice, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BNPAFRPPNIC |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BNPAFRPP |
| Branch code | NIC |
| Bank | BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) |
| Branch | — |
| City | Nice |
| 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.
- NIC 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 uses SWIFT code BNPAFRPPNIC?
BNPAFRPPNIC identifies BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.), a unit of BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in Nice, France. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.)?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use BNPAFRPP instead of BNPAFRPPNIC?
BNPAFRPP points to the main office of BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.), while BNPAFRPPNIC points to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.). For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BNPAFRPPNIC.
What happens if I use BNPAFRPPNIC incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BNPAFRPPNIC against the details from BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) before sending.
What do the letters in BNPAFRPPNIC stand for?
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 NIC identifies the department BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.).
Has BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 159 SWIFT/BIC codes for BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in France, for the head office and several branches or departments. 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.