SWIFT/BIC code BNPAFRPPORE
BNPAFRPPORE belongs to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in Orleans, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BNPAFRPPORE |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BNPAFRPP |
| Branch code | ORE |
| Bank | BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) |
| Branch | Region Centre Entreprises |
| City | Orleans |
| 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.
- ORE 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 BNPAFRPPORE?
The code BNPAFRPPORE belongs to Region Centre Entreprises, a unit of BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in Orleans, France. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.)?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.
Can I use BNPAFRPP instead of BNPAFRPPORE?
BNPAFRPP points to the main office of BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.), while BNPAFRPPORE points to Region Centre Entreprises. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BNPAFRPPORE.
Do I need BNPAFRPPORE to send euros to France?
France is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need BNPAFRPPORE.
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, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What happens if I use BNPAFRPPORE with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BNPAFRPPORE with the recipient before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.