SWIFT/BIC code BNPAFRPPPBP
BNPAFRPPPBP belongs to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BNPAFRPPPBP |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BNPAFRPP |
| Branch code | PBP |
| Bank | BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) |
| Branch | — |
| City | Paris |
| 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.
- PBP 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 BIC BNPAFRPPPBP?
BNPAFRPPPBP is the SWIFT/BIC code of BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.), a unit of BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in Paris, France. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.)?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need BNPAFRPPPBP for a euro transfer to France?
France belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need BNPAFRPPPBP.
What is the best way to send money to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in France?
Banks often 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 use BNPAFRPPPBP incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BNPAFRPPPBP with the recipient before sending.
What do the letters in BNPAFRPPPBP stand for?
BNPA is the institution code of BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.), FR stands for France, PP is the code for the city or region and PBP identifies the branch BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.).
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.