SWIFT/BIC code BNPAFRPPPAE
BNPAFRPPPAE belongs to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BNPAFRPPPAE |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BNPAFRPP |
| Branch code | PAE |
| Bank | BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) |
| Branch | Centre D'affaires Paris-Centre Affaires et Conseil |
| City | Paris |
| 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.
- PAE 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code BNPAFRPPPAE?
BNPAFRPPPAE is the SWIFT/BIC code of Centre D'affaires Paris-Centre Affaires et Conseil, part of BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in Paris, France. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in France?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I enter BNPAFRPPPAE with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BNPAFRPPPAE with the recipient before sending.
What does each part of BNPAFRPPPAE mean?
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 PAE identifies the department Centre D'affaires Paris-Centre Affaires et Conseil.
Can I use BNPAFRPP instead of BNPAFRPPPAE?
BNPAFRPP is the head office of BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.), while BNPAFRPPPAE points to Centre D'affaires Paris-Centre Affaires et Conseil. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BNPAFRPPPAE if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need BNPAFRPPPAE for a euro transfer to France?
France belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need BNPAFRPPPAE.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.