SWIFT/BIC code BNPAFRPPSAE
BNPAFRPPSAE belongs to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in Bordeaux, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BNPAFRPPSAE |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BNPAFRPP |
| Branch code | SAE |
| Bank | BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) |
| Branch | Sud Atlantique Entreprises |
| City | Bordeaux |
| 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.
- SAE 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/BIC code BNPAFRPPSAE?
BNPAFRPPSAE is the SWIFT/BIC code of Sud Atlantique Entreprises, a branch or department of BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in Bordeaux, France. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) have 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. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I use BNPAFRPPSAE with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BNPAFRPPSAE with the recipient before you confirm.
What do the letters in BNPAFRPPSAE stand for?
BNPA is the bank 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 SAE identifies the department Sud Atlantique Entreprises.
Can I use BNPAFRPP instead of BNPAFRPPSAE?
BNPAFRPP is the main office of BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.), while BNPAFRPPSAE is Sud Atlantique Entreprises. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BNPAFRPPSAE if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest 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. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.