SWIFT/BIC code BNPAFRPPPBY
BNPAFRPPPBY belongs to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BNPAFRPPPBY |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BNPAFRPP |
| Branch code | PBY |
| Bank | BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) |
| Branch | Bercy |
| City | Paris |
| Country | France |
The way 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.
- PBY 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 BNPAFRPPPBY?
BNPAFRPPPBY identifies Bercy, 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 is the cheapest 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. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What does each part of BNPAFRPPPBY mean?
BNPA is the institution code of BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.), FR stands for France, PP is the location code and PBY is the code of the department Bercy.
Do I need BNPAFRPPPBY to send euros to France?
France is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need BNPAFRPPPBY.
What happens if I enter BNPAFRPPPBY with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BNPAFRPPPBY with the recipient before sending.
How long does it take to send money to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.)?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.