SWIFT/BIC code BNPAFRPPPGA
BNPAFRPPPGA belongs to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BNPAFRPPPGA |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BNPAFRPP |
| Branch code | PGA |
| Bank | BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) |
| Branch | Paris Etoile Entreprises |
| 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.
- PGA 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 uses SWIFT code BNPAFRPPPGA?
BNPAFRPPPGA is the SWIFT/BIC code of Paris Etoile Entreprises, 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.
Does BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) have 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, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do the letters in BNPAFRPPPGA 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 PGA identifies the branch Paris Etoile Entreprises.
Can I use BNPAFRPP instead of BNPAFRPPPGA?
BNPAFRPP points to the main office of BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.), while BNPAFRPPPGA is Paris Etoile Entreprises. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BNPAFRPPPGA.
What happens if I use BNPAFRPPPGA incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BNPAFRPPPGA with the recipient before you confirm.
What is the cheapest way to send money to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.)?
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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.