SWIFT/BIC code BNPAFRPPPBQ
BNPAFRPPPBQ belongs to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BNPAFRPPPBQ |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BNPAFRPP |
| Branch code | PBQ |
| Bank | BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) |
| Branch | Agence Paris Banquiers |
| 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.
- PBQ 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code BNPAFRPPPBQ?
BNPAFRPPPBQ identifies Agence Paris Banquiers, a unit of BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in Paris, France. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of BNPAFRPPPBQ mean?
BNPA is the institution code of BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.), FR is the ISO code of France, PP is the code for the city or region and PBQ identifies the department Agence Paris Banquiers.
What happens if I use BNPAFRPPPBQ with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BNPAFRPPPBQ against the details from BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) before you confirm.
Does BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 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. All of them are listed on the page of BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.).
Can I use BNPAFRPP instead of BNPAFRPPPBQ?
BNPAFRPP points to the main office of BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.), while BNPAFRPPPBQ points to Agence Paris Banquiers. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BNPAFRPPPBQ.
Do I need BNPAFRPPPBQ to send euros to France?
France is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need BNPAFRPPPBQ.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.