SWIFT/BIC code BNPAFRPPVBE
BNPAFRPPVBE belongs to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in Lyon, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BNPAFRPPVBE |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BNPAFRPP |
| Branch code | VBE |
| Bank | BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) |
| Branch | Lyon Est |
| City | Lyon |
| Country | France |
How the BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- VBE 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 BNPAFRPPVBE?
The code BNPAFRPPVBE belongs to Lyon Est, part of BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in Lyon, France. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
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. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in BNPAFRPPVBE 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 VBE is the code of the department Lyon Est.
Can I use BNPAFRPP instead of BNPAFRPPVBE?
BNPAFRPP is the head office of BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.), while BNPAFRPPVBE is Lyon Est. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BNPAFRPPVBE if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I enter BNPAFRPPVBE incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BNPAFRPPVBE against the details from BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) before sending.
Does BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) have 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. All of them are listed on the page of BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.).
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.