SWIFT/BIC code BNPAFRPPPCP
BNPAFRPPPCP belongs to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BNPAFRPPPCP |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BNPAFRPP |
| Branch code | PCP |
| Bank | BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) |
| Branch | Groupe Proximite 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.
- PCP 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 BIC BNPAFRPPPCP?
BNPAFRPPPCP identifies Groupe Proximite 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 does each part of BNPAFRPPPCP mean?
BNPA is the bank 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 PCP is the code of the department Groupe Proximite Paris-Centre Affaires et Conseil.
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.
Has BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 159 SWIFT/BIC codes for BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in France. 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 BNPAFRPPPCP?
BNPAFRPP points to the main office of BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.), while BNPAFRPPPCP is Groupe Proximite Paris-Centre Affaires et Conseil. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BNPAFRPPPCP if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need BNPAFRPPPCP to send euros to France?
France is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need BNPAFRPPPCP.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.