SWIFT/BIC code BNPAFRPPTSZ

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

BNPAFRPPTSZ

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBNPAFRPPTSZ
8-character codeBNPAFRPP
Branch codeTSZ
BankBNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.)
BranchTrade Services Utility BNP Paribas
CityParis
CountryFrance

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.
TSZ 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 BIC BNPAFRPPTSZ?

The code BNPAFRPPTSZ belongs to Trade Services Utility BNP Paribas, 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 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need BNPAFRPPTSZ for a euro transfer to France?

France is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need BNPAFRPPTSZ.

Can I use BNPAFRPP instead of BNPAFRPPTSZ?

BNPAFRPP is the main office of BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.), while BNPAFRPPTSZ is Trade Services Utility BNP Paribas. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BNPAFRPPTSZ if the recipient asks for it.

Has BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) got more 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.

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