SWIFT/BIC code BNPAFRPPPOI

BNPAFRPPPOI belongs to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in Poitiers, France.

BNPAFRPPPOI

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBNPAFRPPPOI
8-character codeBNPAFRPP
Branch codePOI
BankBNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.)
Branch—
CityPoitiers
CountryFrance

How 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.
POI 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 BNPAFRPPPOI?

BNPAFRPPPOI is the SWIFT/BIC code of BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.), part of BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in Poitiers, France. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Do I need BNPAFRPPPOI for a euro transfer to France?

France is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need BNPAFRPPPOI.

How long does a transfer to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) take?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What does each part of BNPAFRPPPOI stand for?

BNPA is the institution code of BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.), FR is the ISO code of France, PP is the location code and POI identifies the department BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.).

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 is the best way to send money to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in France?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.