SWIFT/BIC code BNPAFRPPPTX
BNPAFRPPPTX belongs to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BNPAFRPPPTX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BNPAFRPP |
| Branch code | PTX |
| Bank | BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) |
| Branch | La Defense Entreprises |
| 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.
- PTX 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 bank uses SWIFT/BIC code BNPAFRPPPTX?
The code BNPAFRPPPTX belongs to La Defense Entreprises, a branch or department 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 is the best way to send money to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in France?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
What does each part of BNPAFRPPPTX mean?
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 code for the city or region and PTX identifies the branch La Defense Entreprises.
What happens if I use BNPAFRPPPTX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BNPAFRPPPTX against the details from BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) before you confirm.
Can I use BNPAFRPP instead of BNPAFRPPPTX?
BNPAFRPP points to the main office of BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.), while BNPAFRPPPTX points to La Defense Entreprises. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BNPAFRPPPTX.
Do I need BNPAFRPPPTX to send euros to France?
France belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need BNPAFRPPPTX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.