SWIFT/BIC code BNPAFRPPSCE
BNPAFRPPSCE belongs to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BNPAFRPPSCE |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BNPAFRPP |
| Branch code | SCE |
| Bank | BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) |
| Branch | Cmp/Cheques Etrangers |
| 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.
- SCE 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 BIC BNPAFRPPSCE?
BNPAFRPPSCE is the SWIFT/BIC code of Cmp/Cheques Etrangers, 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.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
Do I need BNPAFRPPSCE to send euros to France?
France belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need BNPAFRPPSCE.
How long does it take to send money to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.)?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use BNPAFRPP instead of BNPAFRPPSCE?
BNPAFRPP is the head office of BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.), while BNPAFRPPSCE is Cmp/Cheques Etrangers. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BNPAFRPPSCE if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of BNPAFRPPSCE mean?
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 location code and SCE identifies the department Cmp/Cheques Etrangers.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.