SWIFT/BIC code BNPAFRPPPAC
BNPAFRPPPAC belongs to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BNPAFRPPPAC |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BNPAFRPP |
| Branch code | PAC |
| Bank | BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) |
| Branch | Paris Agence Centrale Entreprises |
| City | Paris |
| 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.
- PAC 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 uses SWIFT code BNPAFRPPPAC?
BNPAFRPPPAC is the SWIFT/BIC code of Paris Agence Centrale Entreprises, part of BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in Paris, France. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in BNPAFRPPPAC 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 PAC identifies the branch Paris Agence Centrale Entreprises.
What happens if I enter BNPAFRPPPAC with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BNPAFRPPPAC against the details from BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) before sending.
Do I need BNPAFRPPPAC 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 do need BNPAFRPPPAC.
How long does it take to send money to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in France?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use BNPAFRPP instead of BNPAFRPPPAC?
BNPAFRPP points to the head office of BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.), while BNPAFRPPPAC points to Paris Agence Centrale Entreprises. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BNPAFRPPPAC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.