SWIFT/BIC code BNPAFRPPRMS
BNPAFRPPRMS belongs to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in Reims, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BNPAFRPPRMS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BNPAFRPP |
| Branch code | RMS |
| Bank | BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) |
| Branch | — |
| City | Reims |
| 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.
- RMS 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 SWIFT/BIC code BNPAFRPPRMS?
BNPAFRPPRMS 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 Reims, France. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
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. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need BNPAFRPPRMS for a euro transfer to France?
France belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need BNPAFRPPRMS.
What do the letters in BNPAFRPPRMS mean?
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 RMS identifies the department BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.).
What is the best way to send money to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in France?
Many banks 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.
Can I use BNPAFRPP instead of BNPAFRPPRMS?
BNPAFRPP points to the main office of BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.), while BNPAFRPPRMS points to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.). Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BNPAFRPPRMS if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.