SWIFT/BIC code BNPAFRPPPLZ
BNPAFRPPPLZ belongs to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BNPAFRPPPLZ |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BNPAFRPP |
| Branch code | PLZ |
| Bank | BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) |
| Branch | Elysee Haussmann Entreprises |
| 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.
- PLZ 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 is behind SWIFT code BNPAFRPPPLZ?
BNPAFRPPPLZ is the SWIFT/BIC code of Elysee Haussmann 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.
What does each part of BNPAFRPPPLZ stand for?
BNPA is the bank code of BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.), FR stands for France, PP is the location code and PLZ identifies the department Elysee Haussmann Entreprises.
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 specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use BNPAFRPP instead of BNPAFRPPPLZ?
BNPAFRPP is the head office of BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.), while BNPAFRPPPLZ is Elysee Haussmann Entreprises. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BNPAFRPPPLZ if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use BNPAFRPPPLZ incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BNPAFRPPPLZ against the details from BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) before you confirm.
Has BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) got other 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.).
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.