SWIFT/BIC code BNPAFRPPPKL
BNPAFRPPPKL belongs to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BNPAFRPPPKL |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BNPAFRPP |
| Branch code | PKL |
| Bank | BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) |
| Branch | Paris-Etoile Entreprises |
| City | Paris |
| Country | France |
How the BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- PKL 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 BNPAFRPPPKL?
The code BNPAFRPPPKL belongs to Paris-Etoile Entreprises, part 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.
Can I use BNPAFRPP instead of BNPAFRPPPKL?
BNPAFRPP points to the main office of BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.), while BNPAFRPPPKL points to Paris-Etoile Entreprises. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BNPAFRPPPKL.
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, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I use BNPAFRPPPKL with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BNPAFRPPPKL with the recipient before you confirm.
How long does a transfer to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BNPAFRPPPKL 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. If you send another currency you still need BNPAFRPPPKL.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.